From Pasture to Podium: How Horse Wisdom Can Help Leaders Create a Better World

What can politicians, parents and other leaders learn from horses? Turns out, a lot!

For starters: the lessons include how to listen without judgment and respect differing opinions. And there's much more in this short episode with Jackie Stevenson, who provides leadership training  sessions — with horses — at the ranch where she lives with her husband, Herb, four dogs, and six equine members of the Pebble Ledge Ranch herd.

Each training session has a human facilitator, in addition to Jackie, who guides the trainees in relating to the herd. One of the best facilitators, Jackie says, is Kathy Telban, who has spent a lot of time both in business and with horses, and is now running for city council in her community.

In this episode, Jackie makes it clear that the qualities that Kathy brings to her role as a facilitator are the same qualities that she will bring to public service. 

Jackie also talks about politicians in general, and how some horse sense might help them better serve their constituencies.

To learn more about Jackie's leadership programs or to purchase her book, "Someday We'll Live Like Horses: Authentic Presence in Leadership and Life," please visit the Spirit of Leadership website, where you also can purchase a deck of very cool Horse Spirit Wisdom cards. Jackie's book is available on Amazon as well.

To learn more about Kathy Telban, please visit her campaign website. 

This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to The Gale Hill Radio Hour!

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