Mindful Leadership: Practical techniques and skill-building to empower impactful change

Mindful Leadership Programs 

In an increasingly complex and challenging world, it is essential that integrity and purpose be included in the decision-making process, no matter at what level of leadership we manifest in our lives. It isn’t just the political and corporate leaders that can move the world. As managers, directors, partners and parents we have the power to influence positive change around us. This series of programs equips individuals with the necessary skills and mindset to impact their personal lives and workplace for the greater good.

The Wisdom Teachings of Chinese Strategist Zhuge Liang

Zhuge Liang’s wisdom and practical teachings are timeless, inspiring, and deeply relevant for anyone wanting to lead in a truly effective way. Artful and strategic leadership begins with focusing first on how to “be.” As Zhuge Liang reflected, leadership must be grounded in self-knowledge and virtue. Then, one can look at what to “do.” 

A vast and bright mind is required to illuminate vision. … It is only through simplicity and humility that vision can be illuminated. It is only through stillness and inner peace that we can have a vast view.  –

Zhuge Liang 

Zhuge Liang is one of the world’s greatest military strategists and a renowned statesperson. Diplomat, covert operator and tactician, he advised rulers, military commanders, and commercial leaders in third century China. A central and unique teaching of Zhuge Liang is that leaders need to be strategists steeped in virtue as well as pragmatics in order to have the greatest long-term impact. 

Teachers

About Dr. Eva Wong

Dr. Eva Wong is a translator of Chinese classics of strategy and a strategy consultant for business corporations, political leaders, and social movements. She is the author of How to Win – 36 Ancient Strategies for Success” as well as 15 other books on the Taoist practical art such as health practices, meditation, and divination. She owns and operates Ghost Valley Strategy Consultants. You can find her courses on strategy and tactics listed on the website www.limitlessgate.com 

About Suzann Duquette

Suzann has studied Zhuge Liang and strategic leadership with Dr. Eva Wong since 2009. She sees these ancient teachings as resonating deeply with the needs and issues leaders face now. She also has studied The Art of War by Sun Tzu since the 1980s, and has taught widely on this text. A student in Shambhala for 45 years, Suzann has served as a leader in governance, education, and protection service. Previously a Co-director and Director of Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center, she is now the center’s senior teacher. Suzann is also an instructor of Daoist-Qigong in the lineages of Eva Wong and a senior instructor of Mudra Space Awareness, as presented by Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. Through body disciplines and awareness practices, she emphasizes embodiment in all of her teaching.

About Jane Arthur

Jane has studied the teachings of Zhuge Liang and strategic leadership with Dr. Eva Wong since 2009. She has held many leadership positions throughout her varied career including her time as a nurse and an attorney. She has served in the United States Air Force and as an Assistant Attorney General in the Northern Mariana Islands. More recently, she has held a variety of leadership positions in Shambhala, including as the Director of Karmê Chöling. She has also taught in Europe and North America on the unique teachings on leadership offered within Shambhala. Outside of her work in Shambhala, she was the Director of the Vermont Leadership Institute and Network at the Snelling Center for Government which trains citizen leaders for the state of Vermont. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and serves on several other boards in her community. She loves working with these teachings and has found them to be uniquely potent and perfectly suited for this time.