Newsletter- Spring 2007

Message from the Executive Director

Regina Hauser

Leadership, acting Globally and Locally

In January, we took a short but wonderful trip to Stockholm.   With the patronage of his Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, The Natural Step organized a Leadership Summit on Sustainability to convene leaders and engage in a cross-sectoral dialogue. (For more detail see article below.) The Summit included impressive examples of sustainability projects including the efforts of Whistler, Canada to become the first sustainable resort community, the expansion of bio-fuels in Sweden, and sustainable forestry in Columbia.  Read More...

TNS Challenges Leaders

In January, ninety decision makers from business, the public sector, the non-profit sector, science and academia around the world, came to Stockholm to join The Natural Step’s first Sustainability Leadership Challenge, with TNS’s Patron, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Read More...

Leadership At Work

Paul Werder, LionHeart Consulting

The Oregon Natural Step now has over 45 graduates of Taking Your Natural Leadership Step – many people have found this experience to be personally transformative, as well as a smart business investment. Here are two examples of leadership at work. Alan Scott at Green Building Services began his program with an intention to expand his role from technical expert to mentor to his colleagues at GBS. Read More...

Network and Member News:

University of Portland, OHSU, Meeting Strategies Worldwide and many others are making news.  Read More...

New Members:

Welcome to New Network Members!

Events:

Spring 2007 Lineup of Events