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Diana Chapman Walsh – Contemplative Leadership
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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
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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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Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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