An Unforgettable Experience

My problems as a leader are thus: I'm almost-too-nice and gentle and communicative 95% of the time. 

My Experience with Horses as Teachers 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser My Experience with Horses as Teachers This weeks blog features Waylon Lewis, Founder of Elephant Journal as he shares his experience during his participation in the Authentic Leadership Program at Naropa University. As part of the program, the group of participants visited Twin Oaks Farm, home of Jean-Jacques Joris, co-founder with his wife Isabelle, a holistic equine-assisted life and leadership counseling and coaching centre established in 2009, which offers mindfulness-based equine-assisted psychotherapy.   My problems as a leader are thus: I'm almost-too-nice and gentle and communicative 95% of the time.  Read More Waylon Lewis Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal & host of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, is a 1st generation American Buddhist "Dharma Brat." Voted #1 in U.S. on twitter for #green two years running, Changemaker & Eco Ambassador by Treehugger, Green Hero by Discovery's Planet Green, Best (!) Shameless Self-Promoter at Westword's Web Awards, Prominent Buddhist by Shambhala Sun, & 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness 2011 by "Greatist", Waylon is a mediocre climber, lazy yogi, 365-day bicycle commuter & best friend to Redford (his rescue hound). His aim: to bring the good news re: "the mindful life" beyond the choir & to all those who didn't know they gave a care. His first book, Things I would like to do with You, touches on modern relationships from a Buddhist point of view. Authentic Leadership Program January 14th – May 10th 2019 | 16-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminars | Boulder, CO Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth, 16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change.  Learn More ALIA Europe Summer Gathering A Community Driven Retreat September 6th - 9th, 2018 | 3 Day Retreat Auksine Giria, Asvejos National Park, Lithuania Come gather and learn with our diverse international community of authentic leaders. Learn More & Register Mindful at Work Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results September 10th - November 3rd, 2018 | 8-weeks Online Join us for the next Free Webinar on September 5th What if work was less effort and daily challenges felt lighter and more manageable? What if we could increase our capacity for focus, innovation, and collaboration? Mindfulness - an inherent human ability - is strengthened through awareness and practice. Learn More & Register Try a sample of the course: Free 7-day Mini Course Foundations of Authentic Leadership Program Bring Who You Are To How You Lead November 16 - 17, 2018 | 2-day workshop in Chicago, IL Are you interested? Stay tuned for our Free Webinar October 3rd, 2018 to learn more! Drawing on principles and practices from contemplative traditions as well as contemporary approaches to leadership and organizational learning, this program will foster deep personal insights, enhance interpersonal skills, and increase overall leadership effectiveness. Learn More & Apply Early Bird Available until October 9th, 2018 Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list