The focus of The Courage to Lead is to reclaim the reality and power of inner work as fundamental to success and fulfillment in the world of our everyday work. Marianne Novak Houston Marianne Novak Houston was a member of the original pilot group gathered by Dr. Parker Palmer, founder of The Courage to Teach. An educator with forty years of teaching experience on the elementary through college level, Marianne also holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. Targeted to Leaders of Faith, this retreat is especially for persons wishing to explore the relationship between inner work and renewal of the faith community. The Courage to Lead reminds us that the leader's primary role is service.
True leadership is grounded in a state of being rather than doing .
Leadership comes from the identity and integrity of the leader and is not purely a matter of technique. Registration deadline is April 15, 2001. To register, or to discuss this new program, contact Diane Maodush Pitzer by email or telephone, 616.459.7214.