Our PhilosophyLeadership is the capacity of people to develop, to create, and to sustain over time. Paradoxically, the very acts of leadership that enable people to self-govern are often invisible, and rarely seen as leadership. We seek to discover, give voice, and create visibility for these subtle, yet critical, forms of leadership. In our retreats and circles, we explore invisible and unclaimed aspects of leadership (defined as the archetypal feminine) such as relationships, community, connection to place and history, and the appreciation and affirmation of life and life cycles. These aspects are often overshadowed by the more prevalent leadership practices (the archetypal masculine) of focus, power, control, and achievement. When integration of both feminine and masculine occurs, we move towards wholeness and tap our greatest potential for leadership and creativity. We are guided by a set of principles and practices that have been developed by community members and evolve as we practice over time. These principles and practices support us to be authentic, congruent, and more powerful leaders, creating healthy lives, organizations, and communities. |