In this episode, Wendy speaks with educational leader, writer, and climate activist Diana Chapman Walsh. Diana had a long and successful career in public health at Boston and Harvard University, and then became the president of Wellesley College, a position she held for 14 years. Diana has become an icon in educational leadership, and advocates that education can be both an intellectual and a spiritual journey. This conversation covers many topics, including:
- her path into contemplative practice and leadership;
- the importance of knowing and questioning oneself;
- vulnerability and responsibility in leadership;
- how the qualities of a leader influence the system they are leading;
- hierarchical vs. inclusive systems;
- the 5 principles of trustworthy leadership;
- interconnectedness as an underlying truth;
- building community amidst the climate crisis;
- how feedback loops can accelerate harm or spur change;
- and encouragement to tell our stories.
Original release date: March 21, 2024
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20 мар 2024
