Massotto views her background in research organizations, former UN Secretary-General Kofi An-
along with her doctorate in political science and teaching nan boldly declared, “The future of the
experience at several universities, as preparation for organiz- planet depends on women.” Another
ing HMN. An educator who has always worked on behalf of grassroots group of women are among
women, Massotto observes that, even though all women are those now taking the first steps on the
not the same, the majority generally cultivates a long-term journey to a peaceful, prosperous and
perspective regarding the impact of their choices. sustainable future for all. They are
Nancy Massotto
She remarks, “I see selflessness, particularly by mothers
organizing Sophia 2010, a women’s
who give of themselves, without wanting anything in return other than the satisfac-
world conference convening in Sofia,
tion of doing something that has a positive impact.”
Bulgaria, in 2010.
Connecting with others and building consensus, as well as practicing stew-
ardship and service over self-interest, are behaviors common to women’s egalitar-
ian approach to leadership. These strengths are what Mary Evelyn Tucker believes
“Real listening is a
make women ideal candidates for leading the way in community development
willingness to let the other
and caring for the environment.
person change you.”
“Women have a deep spiritual sensibility, a humility
that allows them to sense that they are a part of nature and
~ Alan Alda
not apart from it,” says Tucker, co-founder of the Forum on
Religion and Ecology. “This experiential connection creates
The event will highlight for the
the link between religion and ecology.” Activist stories fea-
world successful approaches to achiev-
tured in Renewal, a documentary film that highlights several
ing global goals of improving social
grassroots environmental initiatives led by women, supports
conditions, preserving nature and
Mary Evelyn Tucker
this. Tucker’s international, multi-religious project explores
celebrating universal spirituality. This
religious worldviews, texts and ethics in order to broaden
groundbreaking international forum
understanding of human-Earth relations.
is the brainchild of women confident
Enlightened leaders agree that women’s strengths, among them relationship
in the fact that a small group of
building, story sharing and community organizing, are urgently needed in
thoughtful people, looking to advance
today’s world.
social development, gender equal-
Margaret Wheatley, author of Turning to One Another,
ity and wisdom can lead the way to
believes that when we begin to truly listen to each other and
change, through courage, commitment
talk about things that matter to us, the world begins to change.
and activism.
“There is no power greater than a community discovering what
it cares about,” asserts Wheatley, whose experience confirms
Writer Linda Sechrist recently returned
that “Change only comes when everyday individuals gather in
from the 53rd session of The Com-
small groups, notice what they care about and then, take those
mission on the Status of Women, the
first steps to change the situation.”
principal global policy-making body
Margaret Wheatley
In 2000, at the start of a weeklong conference to review
of the United Nations Economic and
progress made since the Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing in 1995,
Social Council.
Organizations Actively
Redefining Leadership
coming to soutHwest FloridA
May 30, 2009 • 9am – 4pm
Edison Community College, Ft. Myers
Green America –
CoopAmerica.org
Holistic Moms Network –
HolisticMoms.org
Jean Shinoda Bolen –
JeanBolen.com
Linda Tarr-Whelan –
Tarr-WhelanAssociates.com
Mothers Acting Up –
MothersActingUp.org
The Renewal Project –
RenewalProject.net
Sophia 2010 –
Sophia2010.org
Soroptimist International –
SoroptimistInternational.org
Featuring keynote speaker:
Dr. Linda Stillman –
Dr-Stillman.com/page4.html
Linda-Tarr Whelan
Margaret Wheatley –
MargaretWheatley.com
Gather with women to hear experts
Forum on Religion and Ecology –
ReligionAndEcology.org
speak on: clean energy, organic farming,
health freedom, social change, greening
your home and business, and more.
See ad on page 47 for more details.
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