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Diana Chapman Walsh – Contemplative Leadership

2024-03-21
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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 five 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.

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