November at the ALC

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Authentic Leadership for Naturals Begins December 7th View this email in your browser November 2018 - In This Issue: NOVEMBER AT THE AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP CENTER MESSAGE FROM SUSAN SKJEI AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR NATURALS WHY AUTHENTICITY? WHY NOW?  REGENERATIVE EARTH SUMMIT: FOOD + FIBER + CLIMATE NETWORKING NIGHT: MEET CONSCIOUS BUSINESSES! EXPERT PANEL: AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR NATURALS  THE PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP AN AGILE LEADER IS A SELF-AWARE LEADER TRULY TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT INCREMENTAL CHANGE AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MINDFUL AT WORK FOUNDATIONS OF AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP November at the Authentic Leadership Center! Dear Leaders, Recently I was in involved in two inspiring conferences that relate directly to our work as authentic leaders.  The International Leadership Association (ILA) conference took place in West Palm Beach, Florida with over 2,000 participants.  The theme for the entire event was "Authentic Leadership for Progress, Peace and Prosperity."  A little idealistic perhaps, but definitely well-intentioned.  One highlight was the keynote by Donna Ladkin, Ph.D. of Antioch University who suggested that Authentic Leadership can be a confusing concept in today's political environment.  She suggested that it might be better understood if we focus less on finding and expressing the "authentic self" and instead focus on how we, as leaders, can engage authentically with others in the ever-changing "relational field."  She had many negative examples of what she called "unmediated authenticity" that we are seeing in politics today and contrasted that with a more genuine and non-ego driven version of authenticity that is oriented toward compassion and service.  There were hundreds of workshops, symposia and panels offered.  My workshop was on The Role of Mindfulness in Cultivating Authentic Leaders: 5 Essential Practices.     The "Mindful Leadership Summit" was held in Washington DC.  This is the 5th year it has been offered, and Naropa University has always been a partner.  Last year I presented a workshop on "Creating a Culture of Mindfulness in Your Organization."  This year, Chuck Lief, President of Naropa and Regina Smith, Director of Mission Integration and Student Affairs offered a demonstration of the "Warrior's Exam" method utilized at Naropa for invoking bravery and authenticity on the spot.  Bill George, author of "Authentic Leadership" and "True North" was a keynote speaker as well as Neuroscientist Judson Brewer, MD, Ph.D., Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University who spoke about the impact of mindfulness practice for training the brain.  He illustrated how mindfulness can help us move beyond "self preservation" as leaders and instead embrace empathy and compassion in our interactions with others.    I am encouraged by the explosion of interest in Authentic Leadership and its connection to mindfulness.  It is a growing field of inquiry and there are many opportunities to explore and expand both our knowledge and our practice.  On December 6th, 7th & 8th we are providing an innovative program for the Natural Products Industry called "Authentic Leadership for Naturals." We look forward to seeing you there or at another upcoming program.  Thank you for your interest and engagement in this exciting journey.   With Gratitude, Susan Skjei In Partnership with Naturally Boulder  Authentic Leadership for Naturals December 6th - 8th, 2018 | 2-day workshop plus an evening reception in Boulder, CO Deepen your roots. Grow the future. Is Your Organization Making a Positive Impact? It's time to cultivate authentic leaders and authentic organizations. In a climate of high consumer expectations and greater transparency, blind spots in authenticity can have a catastrophic impact on business. However, organizations that prioritize authenticity can unlock tremendous amounts of creativity, innovation and genuine passion in their teams. Strength in Numbers! Join us, together we can create a positive impact towards our future generations. Learn More & Register Naturally Boulder (and Naturally Bay Area) Members: Save 10% (code provided by Naturally Network) Register Now Pre-Workshop Events Why Authenticity? Why Now? December 6, 2018 | 5:30-8:30pm Naropa University, Nalanda Campus  Nalanda Events Center 6287 Arapahoe Ave | Boulder, CO 80503 Join us to celebrate and nurture authenticity in the Natural Products Industry and learn about the many ways our panelists are bringing Authentic Leadership principles and practices into their organizations. $25 (free for workshop participants) Read More...  Regenerative Earth Summit: Food + Fiber + Climate December 5 - 6, 2018 Sustainability, Energy and Environment Complex | University of Colorado, Boulder The summit is convening influencers from the food and fashion industries to collaborate on elevating soil health through regenerative agriculture as part of their respective supply networks to address climate disruption.  Use discount ACT10 for 10% off Read More...  See You This Week at our Partners Events Read More...  Read More...  Join Mary McHenry Teaching at the Online Embodiment Conference November 12th - 16th, 2018 Online From November 12th – 24th 2018, over eighty renowned teachers will come together to share their experience in an online global event. We will explore a wide range of embodiment topics, including yoga, therapy, creativity, natural movement, meditation, martial arts, bodywork and ecology. If you're interested in the body, there will be something for you. It'll be a great way to both deepen your current understanding and broaden your perspectives. Register for Free for a limited time   The Philosophy of Leadership "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." ~ John F. Kennedy ~ Click Here To Read Jane Allen's Blog JANE ALLEN Jane Allen is an experienced consultant and leadership coach working in public and private sectors. She provides advice and support for consultants working in the field of transformational organization and leadership development, with particular expertise and enthusiasm for the Global Leadership Profile, the practices of action inquiry and authentic leadership. Jane has extensive experience running action-learning sets and providing coaching and mentoring for strategic leaders. She is a co-founder and Chair of Amara Collaboration and co-author of Street Smart Awareness and Inquiry-in-Action. An Agile Leader Is A Self-Aware Leader The key to becoming agile is to be self-aware in order to innovate or risk becoming archaic. Read More...  Truly transformational leadership is about incremental change They say that patience is a virtue, but judging by today's rapidly changing, on demand, instant gratification world, it is a virtue that is under-appreciated.  Read More...  Authentic Leadership Program January 14th - May 10th, 2019 | Boulder, CO 16-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminars  Onsite: January 28th - February 1st, 2019 and April 15th - April 19th, 2019 Special Public Event: Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 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 & Apply DON'T MISS THE EARLY BIRD PRICING THAT ENDS THIS FRIDAY, NOV 16TH, 2018 Try a sample of this course: Free Mini Course Join us on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 to learn more and have your questions answered! Mindful at Work Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results April 1st - May 24th, 2019 | 8-weeks Online 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 Join us for our next Free Webinar in our Mindful Webinar Series November 14, 2018 Noon MT Foundations of Authentic Leadership  Coming Soon February 15th & 16th Portland, Oregon   Copyright © 2018 Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University, 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. 47*DURvyzblz.72