Diana Chapman Walsh Contemplative Leadership
b'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:\\n \\n \\nher path into contemplative practice and leadership;\\n \\nthe importance of knowing and questioning oneself;\\n \\nvulnerability and responsibility in leadership;\\n \\nhow the qualities of a leader influence the system they are leading;\\n \\nhierarchical vs. inclusive systems;\\n \\nthe five principles of trustworthy leadership;\\n \\ninterconnectedness as an underlying truth;\\n \\nbuilding community amidst the climate crisis;\\n \\nhow feedback loops can accelerate harm or spur change;\\n \\nand encouragement to tell our stories.\\nFull show notes and resources'