From the Regenerative Design Institute

 The Ecology of Leadership Program launches in Southern California

with a free 1-day workshop in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara -- Developed by James Stark and Christopher Kuntzsch at the Regenerative Design Institute, the Ecology of Leadership Program is launching in Southern California this fall.
Integrating principles of systems thinking and Permaculture into the realms of leadership and personal development, the 5-month program offers a unique blend of leadership skill building and personal practices rooted in strong connections to self, community, and a deepening relationship with the natural world.
 
What emerges is a unique and regenerative model of leadership that supports those seeking to make a difference in their lives and their communities in stepping more fully into their gifts and passions, and onto their paths of service. 
 
Through processes that develop awareness and facilitate self-inquiry, participants explore how their mental models, beliefs, and stories influence their lives and their ability to make a difference, and adopt skills, mindsets, and practices that open new realms of possibility.
 
The opportunity to design and implement a personal leadership project helps participants apply and integrate their learning with the support of an evolving circle of fellow leaders, which continues – after program completion - to support alumni in their ongoing personal growth and leadership work in the greater Santa Barbara community.
 
You are invited to attend a one-day introduction to the full 5-month program, which begins in October and completes in February 2009. The introduction will take place at the Unitarian Society in Santa Barbara on September 27^th from 9:00am to 5:30pm.  The workshop is free with online pre-registration, or $25 at the door.  To find out more about the Ecology of Leadership Program or to register for the introduction, contact Erin O’Reilly at (415) 868-9681 or visit www.regenerativedesign.org.