Perennial

Perennial creates a space for leadership development with an uncommon approach. Leaders of social change around the world today face and respond to increasingly challenging social and environmental issues. They are called to be resilient and connected to their true source of power and purpose. They are also called to be skilled both in turning inwa... rd for awareness and renewal, and in turning outward for authentic connection. Perennial consciously designs and facilitates experiences for social leaders to help them thrive as lifelong leaders. We understand that they must know how to live in joy and inspiration, balanced, aligned and grounded, if they are to sustain their work. Our programs are a transformational opportunity to bring deeper meaning and understanding to the theory and practice of leadership. Our participants find greater purpose in their lives, clarity and skill in the work they lead, and connection to the communities they serve. This is the unique offering of Perennial: We train social leaders to renew and sustain themselves in the context of their community, their leadership, their cause, and their lives. Why Does It Matter? The leaders who drive social change around the world touch millions of lives and impact generations. It is because their work matters so much that we do the work we do. A social leader's outer impact is a reflection of their inner landscape. Whether positive or negative, it is in their nature to have an impact on others. In our experience, social leaders who are clear, grounded, and supported by a community of peers have a profound, immeasurably positive ripple effect on their communities and the world. On the other hand, we have learned that if social leaders are not able to sustain themselves as leaders, even the best laid plans and most brilliant technical interventions will fail to have a positive social impact. The work of helping social leaders reawaken is therefore not a luxury. It is an essential, vital strategy in advancing social change.Read More