Entries by Michael Soulé

The Social Mission of Waldorf Communities, Chris Schaefer

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The Social Mission of Waldorf School Communities Christopher Schaefer In many years of working with Waldorf schools, I am often asked why it is so difficult, why so many meetings, why work with consensus or, more pointedly, why doesn't the Board just appoint a principal or director and have this person run the school efficiently, […]

The Art of Facilitation and Meeting with Soul

      The Art of Meetings and Facilitation  Guidebook Updated November 2024   This guidebook was created by Leading with Spirit to support individuals and groups in  Waldorf Communities in improving their meetings and meeting culture.   It is part of Leading with Spirit’s work to provide workshops, training, and resources to  Waldorf School […]

Navigating Leadership Transitions, a compilation of guidelines from LWS

Leading with Spirit How to Navigate and Manage Successful Transitions Life is constantly in transition and organizations reflect this. The dynamics of transitions, especially abrupt or unforeseen/unplanned changes in leadership positions, require conscious attention to an array of factors. The following article outlines some key areas that are helpful to consider in moving through and […]

Deepening Our Work Together, K Jefferson

This booklet was written by Keith Jefferson (Themba Sadiki) while working at the Seattle Waldorf School in 1986. Keith/Themba was a class teacher, talented social development thinker, and creative influencer at the school. Deepening Our Work Together notes by K Jefferson  

Returning to a Renewed Community Life in Our Schools – Lisa Mahar

Returning to a Renewed Community Life in Our Schools:  Four Keys to help regain Vibrance    Lisa Mahar is a co-director of the Art of Administration summer training program of Leading with Spirit., offering  week-long administrative training  focused on the foundations of Waldorf education, explorations in school governance, school communication, meeting facilitation, roles and responsibilities, […]

Finding Strength in Spirit: Growing Hope

Finding Strength in Spirit during Challenging Times Like everyone, we at Leading with Spirit are finding these days to be challenging.  The rhythms of our lives have been disrupted, and the events unfolding around the world can easily lead us into a kind of despair. It feels at times that there is little we can […]