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Part-time • Remote • Contract About CNL The Center for Nature and Leadership (CNL) is an international community and leadership incubator for women that blends traditional development with the principles and wisdom of nature. Led by a multigenerational network...
When the Wave Hits: Finding Each Other in the Storm
A reflection from the Center for Nature and Leadership's Courageous Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Simpson Life is messy. And sometimes, it's not just messy — it's a full-on tsunami. That's the word Dr. Jennifer Simpson used to describe the year that took nearly...
Leadership Development the Way Nature Intended
What is leadership, anyways? It’s not a title or a position. It’s about stepping over a threshold. It’s about making a difference in your own life, the lives of others, in your community, organization, or in the world at large.
Strength in Numbers: Let’s Turn Mentoring on its Head
There’s another alternative to traditional mentoring. The design is so simple that we’ve failed to see it because it’s all around us. It’s nature. We’ve turned traditional mentoring on its head by using four of the nine laws of nature. Find out what the results is…
Wisdom from a Mother’s Life
As we celebrate a new year of light with the Winter Solstice, I wanted to share with you five lessons that I’ve gleaned from my Mother after sharing her life journey of 83 years as her eldest daughter. My hope in sharing these lessons is to share the gift of empowerment and inspiration my Mother gave to me so that you can make a difference in your own life and the lives of others.
For the Love of Collective Impact
Have you ever told a colleague you loved them? Most likely not. It’s unprofessional. It could even be misconstrued as harassment or at least a little sketchy. Research shows that a loving, caring, compassionate work environment leads to more job satisfaction, less burnout and even fewer sick days. Doesn’t it make sense then that loving collaborative groups would garner the same kinds of results? CNL partner, Jodi Clark, puts forth bold ideas about making love the new norm in the workplace.
