Leadership Unplugged:
The Inner Landscape of the School Leader
April 22-25, 2012

 
In your role as a school leader, it is critical to develop the inner resources that allow you to manage the many external challenges and demands of your job.  On-going personal reflection, open dialogue with like-minded and trusted colleagues, and intentional time away from the busy-ness of school-life are essential practices that reinvigorate and sustain your passion and joy for your work. 

This seminar, held in the ideal setting of Santa Fe, NM,  explores the inner work of the school leader and provides participants time and space to examine and recommit to the core values that shape their leadership practices.  Participants will write, talk, reflect, and creatively approach challenges individually and in groups. Time will also be provided for exploring Santa Fe and enjoying the landscape for both reflection and play.

SEMINAR SESSIONS:

Topics and Experiences for the April Seminar may include:

• Starting with Why: Why do you do what you do?  Why in the place where you do it?  Why do you care so much?
• The Context of Your Leadership: Revisiting your personal mission, history, and vision
• Touring the Labyrinth: Going inward in order to go outward
• Mindfulness in an Age of Busy-ness
• Authority, Role, Task and Purpose: Seeking Clarity and Setting Boundaries
• The Balcony and the Dance Floor: Reflection in Action
• Mind the Gap: The Ideal vs. The Real in your Leadership Practices
• A Visit to the Georgia O’Keefe Museum

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 

School Leaders, at all points in their careers, who wish to lead at the highest level including:

• School heads and principals
• Newly appointed leaders
• Deans
  
• Department Chairs
  
• Division heads
• Classroom teachers who may want to take on a leadership role at their schools
• Admissions Directors
• Development Directors
• Executive Assistants
• Program Directors and Coordinators
• Technology, Athletic, After-School and Summer, Multicultural Program Directors
  

Guest Faculty:  Tony Gerlicz, Director, The American School of Warsaw, Poland

SEMINAR FEE: 

The cost of the seminar is  $875.00 if registered between September 15, 2011 and March 22, 2012. Late Registration is $950.00 after March 22, 2012.  We expect the seminar will be filled to capacity, so register soon to secure a spot.

The seminar fee includes:   

• A full breakfast in the hotel's restaurant, La Plazuela, each morning
• Hosted cocktail reception on Sunday Evening
  
• Dinner on Monday Night
  
• All seminar materials
• Entry to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum
  

CANCELLATION POLICY:
The SFLC reserves the right to cancel this seminar if there is insufficient enrollment. In this unlikely event, participants will be notified well in advance of the institute and given a full refund. The SFLC, however, cannot be responsible for any financial obligation incurred by participants because of travel cancellations.

 REFUND POLICY:
When requested in writing, the SFLC will refund registration fees as follows: 75% of registration fee when requested 45 days or more from first day of institute; 50% of registration fee when requested 31–44 days from first day of institute; no refund within 30 days of the first day of institute.

THE HOTEL LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA:
The Hotel La Fonda is truly a magical space to work, reflect, and play.  Each guest room is unique with handpainted furniture and other touches of New Mexican culture. All rooms include complimentary high-speed WiFi and first-class hotel amenities, which include: voice mail, room safe, coffee maker, hair dryer, and more.

In addition to the guest rooms, the other facilities are charming and elegant - from our seminar room to our lovely dinner hall. This is a first class hotel in a remarkable city.

La Fonda Hotel has reserved a block of rooms at an incredible rate for participants - only $99.00 per night.  Individual reservations should be made by CALLING La Fonda's reservations department at: 1-800-523-5002 (U.S.) or 1-505-954-3500 (Int'l)

Call between the hours of:
M-F 7am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
When you click on the link below, you can register for the seminar.  You will need:

• A credit card if you wish to pay electronically. The Santa Fe Leadership Center also accepts checks. 
• About ten minutes of time.
• If you are registering multiple people from one school or if you are requesting a need-based scholarship, please contact Carla Silver at 408-348-8617.
• Trouble registering online? Just give us a call and we can help you!
  

 If you have any questions about the Santa Fe Leadership Center, please visit our website or contact us at carla.silver@santafelead.org or (408) 348-8617.

Register Now!