– Framing for the Future

As the year draws to a close, Mariposa Leadership, Inc. takes this opportunity to look back and identify those who have had a positive impact in 2006.  These “sages” exude courage, perseverance, and wisdom.  Through their ability to “frame” their message clearly and passionately, they have positively impacted our lives and our world.

Sue Bethanis, author of Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage, says that, “Sages are equally wise and effective.  As leaders, they not only do the right thing, but also view their success as making a real difference in the world.”  Bethanis continues by saying that, “True sages know how to frame their ideas in ways that inform as well as inspire.”

In searching for the Sages of 2006, Bethanis, Founder/CEO of Mariposa Leadership, Inc., found three leaders that have met her criteria.  They are: 

  • Dr. George Lakoff - Professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, and best selling author of “Whose Freedom?”  For his continued teachings in how best to frame your vision, message, and platform, Lakoff is a Sage of 2006.  Learn more.
  • Politics: Nancy Pelosi - Soon-to-be Speaker of the House.  For her optimism and perseverance, her ability to “reach across the aisle” and to commit to civility, and for being able to clearly frame her leadership message, Pelosi is a Sage of 2006.  Learn more.
  • Business & Philanthropy: Dr. Muhammad Yunus  - 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner and author.  For the inspirational platform he has created regarding “micro banking” and his leadership, which has revolutionized the way the world views business and banking, Yunus is a Sage of 2006.  Learn more.

These sages have observed and learned from the past, and are moving forward and inspiring others in the present.  Because of them we all can look towards a more promising future.

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  1. M-LOG on December 19, 2006

    Don’t know about our Sages of 2006? Learn more here…

    Dr. George Lakoff is currently a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley http://linguistics.berkeley.edu/. He taught previously at both Harvard University and the University of Michigan. He has been a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, and a Visiting Professor at the Ècole des Hautes Ètudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris (1995) and at the Linguistics Society of America Summer Institute at the University of New Mexico (Summer, 1995).

    Nancy Pelosi was elected by her colleagues in the fall of 2002 as Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives. She is the first woman in American history to lead a major party in the U.S. Congress. On November 16th, Leader Pelosi was unanimously elected by the Democratic Caucus as Speaker-designate.

    Dr. Muhammad Yunus earned the name “banker to the poor” by giving small loans to some of the poorest people in Bangladesh. Often times these loans were for less than $100 U.S. dollars. This simple concept grew into an international movement known as “microbanking” and earned Yunus the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Yunus earned a Ph.D. in economics from Vanderbuilt University in 1969 and started the Grameen Bank in 1976. http://who2.com/ask/muhammadyunus.html


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