Flying lead change : 56 million years of wisdom for leading and living

For leaders at work, at home, and in our communities—an essential guide to nature-based leadership inspired by the wisdom of indigenous teachings and horses. Is there a common element to the challenges and crises of our modern age? If so, it must be disconnection —from each other, our planet, and the sense that our lives have purpose and meaning. Where can we turn for answers? In Flying Lead Change , leadership teacher Kelly Wendorf offers a new approach to leading and living inspired by two profound sources of ancient wisdom: original peoples and Equus (the horse), grounded in evidence-based principles of neuroscience. In her groundbreaking EQUUS training program, Wendorf teaches a way of leadership modeled on a 56 million-year-old system of the horse herd––a path that has allowed humans and horses alike to survive the kinds of global and societal threats we now face, such as climate change and mass extinction. Here she takes you step by step through this powerful approach, including: Listening —the starting point for all leadership, in which we suspend our biases and preferences Care —explore the ancient, indigenous understanding of care that is reciprocal, empathic, and beneficial to all Presence —meeting the here and now with vulnerability, openness, and a stable foundation Safety —how a masterful leader creates a sense of group resilience and strength by "leading from behind" for the welfare of all • Connection —ways to move away from coercion and force to promote genuine communication and belonging Peace —creating group harmony right now through the surprising concepts of "congruence" and "tempo" Freedom —returning to our wild nature that is inherently free, unbridled, and unbroken Joy —moving beyond temporary happiness to a state of wholehearted engagement of life, whatever the circumstances In horsemanship, a "flying lead change" allows a running horse to respond with breathtaking grace to changing conditions. "Collectively, we need a similar physics-defying maneuver," Wendorf writes. "This book is for the called—thought leaders, visionaries, parents, creatives, and all those who sense we are being asked to participate in humanity's 'flying change' through the way we live, love, and lead." A Guide To Living And Leading Through The Wisdom Of Nature, Indigenous Knowledge, Neuroscience, And An Uncommon Teacher. Underneath The Challenges Of Our Modern Age, We Find A Common Cause Of Disconnection—from Each Other, The Earth, And Lives Of Purpose And Meaning. How Do We Turn It Around? In Flying Lead Change, Kelly Wendorf Offers A Guide For A New Approach To Leading And Living, Grounded In Evidence-based Principles Of Neuroscience And Inspired By Two Profound Sources Of Ancient Wisdom: Original Peoples And Equus (the Horse). Wendorf Presents The Wisdom Of A 56-million-year-old System—the Horse Herd—that Overcame Threats We Now Face, Such As Climate Change And Mass Extinction. Here, She Shares The Five Pillars Of Their Success: Safety, Peace, Connection, Joy, And Freedom. She Reveals How True Leaders In Both Human And Equine Society Use These Principles To Benefit The Whole—a Model Of Servant Leadership Based On Presence And Care, Not Dominance, Force, Exploitation, Or Coercion. In Horsemanship, A “flying Lead Change” Allows A Running Horse To Respond With Breathtaking Grace To Changing Conditions. “collectively, We Need A Similar Physics-defying Maneuver,” Wendorf Writes. “this Book Is For The Called—thought Leaders, Visionaries, Parents, Creatives, And All Those Who Sense We Are Being Asked To Participate In Humanity’s ‘flying Change’ Through The Way We Live, Love, And Lead.” "A new way for personal and organizational environments to explore collaborative leadership, non-predatory uses of power, and self-mastery"-- Provided by publisher