Dr. Kathy Allen of Kathleen Allen & Associates and I explore the fascinating relationship between systems thinking, nature, and leadership. We discuss practical tips for people interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. We also explore considerations for leadership educators and program architects. The insights Kathy shares will keep your mind full and your priorities oriented toward a generative place.Quotes from This EpisodeFor educators - "Do an audit of the theories that you are teaching and see if they are whole system frameworks...any theory implies that you can control the outcome is a theory whose time has passed.”For Learners - "Stop giving away your personal responsibility and power to initiate and organize your own learning.""Leadership is about optimizing the whole system.""Profit equals the evolution of the whole system."Resources/Links to Discussion Topics:Purchase Leading from the Roots by Kathy AllenArticles by Kathy Allenhttps://kathleenallen.netA Leader’s Framework for Decision MakingPlanet Earth, One Strange Rock, Our PlanetMichael Mead - Mosaic VoicesJune Holley - Network WeaverLearning in Adulthood by Merriam, Caffarella, and Baumgartner