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An Elusive Unity
Bob Caron suggests that Zen may have an approach to that elusive "unity" some in the US are seeking.
The Zen Of Leadership – And How It Can Save You In These Wild Times
Three waves of resilience and how to start building them for these wild times.
IZL Leadership Training - Nothing Short of Exceptional
Jeremy Hurst shares his transformative experience at a Zen Leadership program, which he initially joined with skepticism but left with newfound clarity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for its impact.
Women of the Land
Gordon Greene contrasts two groups of women, one training in Hawaii and the other in Wisconsin, highlighting how each brought unique energy.
Stories from the Training: James
James Blachly reflects on his transformative experiences at IZL and sesshin, describing how Zen training deepened his leadership, sensory awareness, and ability to let go of ego, ultimately shaping his personal and professional life in unexpected ways.
Leading into the Six Perfections
Ginny Whitelaw connects Ken Wilber’s Fourth Turning of Buddhism to leadership by exploring how the 4 energy patterns align with the 6 Perfections, offering a practical, embodied approach to developing more conscious, effective leaders.
The Zen Leader Goes Home
Theo Cade, Zen Leader participant, shares his experience working with a number of the Zen Leader flips.