LEAD 17
Mindful Leadership: what do we need now? Winter 2025

Do you have what should be a fulfilling life and yet you’re not satisfied? If so, this is an opportunity to ask: “why do I do what I do,” “what do I really want,” and “what must I believe to live and lead differently?” This is the course that I wish I had taken while I was at Williams. In it, you will be invited to deepen into a more embodied way of knowing yourself, leading teams, and working in the professional world. You will harness your breath to further cultivate a grounded, impactful presence. You will transmute challenging emotions and stories into skillful communication and boundaries. You will practice integrity. You will give and receive compassion. You will become more aware of individual and team flow triggers. You will venture off-campus to explore the Clark and MASS MoCA-noticing how your intuition merges with others to guide collective movement and inquiry. Together, we will co-create a powerful, safe container in which to surrender, play, and create. You will develop deep, trust-based relationships. You will tune your nervous system. You will also be challenged-so as to become more skillful in navigating intensity. You will facilitate an experience for the class, then for a group or team. Then, you will co-lead a session for the Williams community. We will continue to ask: “what does our group need now” and adapt accordingly. If you’re into expanding your capacity to show up for life-and leading others-this is an opportunity to practice.