THE ART AND EXPERIENCE
OF LEADERSHIP

"A wonderful experience; I feel renewed both emotionally and physically. Thank you so much for bringing me back to life, and reaffirming my value system about leadership and life.”
- SFLC Fellow, Spring 2012
 
"This seminar was life changing for me."
-SFLC Fellow, Winter 2012

SEMINAR OVERVIEW:
School leaders face a myriad of challenges including unpredictable economic conditions, high varying expectations from parents, a culture influenced by the media and technology, rapidly changing systems of  information delivery and the nearly impossible task of communicating with a multitude of constituents with different, and often competing, needs. In addition, leaders are challenged to maintain tradition while being on  the vanguard of meaningful change. It’s clear that schools of today and tomorrow need leaders empowered with vision, courage, an ability to hold multiple perspectives and a high level of skill.  How do you lead with a renewed commitment that is focused, clear and strong?  Here is an opportunity to step away from the noise and demands of your everyday environment and tightly scheduled calendar and retreat to an idyllic setting where you can have the time and luxury of contemplating your choices.  And you get to do this in the company of others who share a high level of commitment and responsibility for leadership. 

At this seminar, participants actively participate in:

• Stimulating conversations and hands-on workshops around topics such as the real challenges of leadership, group dynamics, team building and one’s personal mission and vision of leadership.
• Different configurations including both smaller and larger groups.
• Alone time for reading, writing and contemplation.
• Reviewing and analyzing real cases of events surrounding leadership.
• A reconnection to your core values, mission, purpose and the reasons you chose to  lead schools in the first place.
• Reflection, growth and renewal in the beautiful setting of Santa Fe, New Mexico .
• Planning what might be different when you return to the familiar.

MORE COMMENTS FROM RECENT PARTICIPANTS:

“It was a very special time for me. I cannot overemphasize how that time together affected me in mind and spirit.  It was genuinely a time of grace.”
Principal, New Orleans, LA

“What a great 3 days. Thank you, each of you, for your guidance, counsel, candor, and sharing of self. It was a profound experience for me, one on which I will draw for many years to come.”
Assistant Head of School, Atlanta, GA

 “Very restorative and restful. I appreciated the down time, the time with fellow educators and the time to think deeply about career and journey. Many thanks!”
Assistant Head of School, Oakland, CA

“I love balance.  I crave harmony.  This year, harmony has been hard to come by, and I’ve wondered more than once whether leadership is for me.  What  I’ve come to know in the last 3 ½ days is that my journey in life as a leader can be harmonious if I choose the road of graceful acceptance for that which I cannot change, and if I find ways to stay centered in the process, and not worry so much about the product.  For the harmony is in the journey, and all roads lead home.”
Lower School Head, Bryn Mawr, PA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SEMINAR:
This seminar is for school leaders at all points in their careers. Past participants have included:

• School heads with over thirty years of experience
• New heads
• Classroom teachers
• Division Heads
• Assistant Heads
• Admissions, development, and school placement staff
• Deans
• New Administrators
• Technology Directors

This seminar is about leadership and developing the indiviudal's capacity to lead more effectively.  Bringing together a diverse cohort representing different roles in schools and years of experience is intentional and creates a unique synergy.

SEMINAR COST:
The cost of the seminar is  $875.00 if registered between June 1 and October 10, 2012. Late Registration is $975.00 after October 10, 2012. Some financial assistance is available. (Call Carla Silver at 408-348-8617 to inquire). 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.

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

SEMINAR 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!