Leadership Vocabulary 1: What is life-affirming leadership?

Life-Affirming Leadership is a values-based approach (affirming) to leadership that respects, honors, and nurtures life. The Life-Affirming Leadership frame demonstrates the integrity between beliefs, values, and actions of individuals working for inclusive social change. Life-Affirming Leadership reflects a decision making process that takes into account the impact of those decisions on the future seven generations. Life-Affirming Leadership in social change processes reflects the aspirations for justice, peace, and healthy communities.