The Natural Step Network USA and Strozzi Institute Associates
Sustainability for Leaders: A Transformative Approach to Sustainability Thinking, Strategy and Results
In the current climate of economic and environmental breakdown, the moment is ripe for courageous and committed leaders to step forward and take a strong stand for creating sustainable businesses.
Sustainability is the only viable option for our future, and it may well be the defining quest for our time. Making the shift to sustainable operations will require a massive shift in orientation.
It requires three things:
1) a clear understanding of what sustainability actually requires;
2) creative innovation on the frontiers of this new challenge, and
3) the leadership, courage and fortitude to create change.
Taking bold action for sustainability is not a technical issue so much as it is a leadership issue.
Strong leaders have an ability to step into challenging times with bold confidence and directional clarity in addressing unexpected surprises and creating new possibilities. They have the ability to build coalitions of support across diverse stakeholder interests, personality conflicts, and resistance. They have the creativity, innovation, persistence, and flexibility to successfully bring a new, generative and more sustainable way of life into being.
And we can show you how to become one of them.
Join us November 18-20, 2009 in Chicago, at The Center for Sustainable Enterprise, for leadership training that focuses on creating economic, ecological and social health and well-being.
- Learn the scientifically sound foundation of sustainability developed by The Natural Step
- Develop a common language and perspectives to evaluate purchasing, capital investments and product and service innovations.
- Align your vision and sustainability strategies
- Build a stronger, more powerful leadership presence
- Develop your ability to influence and persuade with dignity and respect
- Communicate powerful requests that inspire people to take action
Check out this link for more information: http://www.naturalstepusa.org/SSFL 
All CSBA Members receive an additional discount by using this code: promotion
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