One of the ways we cultivate female empowerment is through the Lead Mare concept, a key part of our philosophy. A Lead Mare is an empowered female leader who leads by empowering others, not using power over others and based on horse leadership where one or more experienced lead mares lead the herd. The twenty Lead Mare principles are:
- Conscious and Aware
- Empowerment
- Nature Connection
- Nature Conservation
- Personal Development
- Calm, Stable and Reliable
- Personal Responsibility
- Accountability
- Solution-Orientated Mindset
- Commitment
- Positivity
- Out of Your Comfort Zone
- Initiative Taking
- Contribution
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Spiritual Growth
- Acceptance
- Appreciation
- Compassion
- Capable, Independent and Self-Reliant
Just like lead mare horses, Lead Mare women each have their own unique styles of leadership. A Lead Mare is clear on her interests, goals and purpose. Every woman has the ability to become a Lead Mare and it is never too late to start. Although the Lead Mare qualities focuses on women as leaders, there are many concepts that are universal to men and women, who are both needed to create an empowerment culture.
Want to learn more about being a Lead Mare and the Lead Mare principles? Read Lead Like a Lead Mare and Lessons From a Lead Mare by Charlie Botting as part of our Self Study program, or sign up for the Lead Mare Training Program as part of our Online Training:
