Shari Leach lives in Boulder, Colorado, and near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. She attended her first cohousing meeting while in high school, in search of free pizza. Since that time, Shari has visited, learned, and worked with cohousing communities across the United States. She works as a facilitation consultant. She leads workshops focused on stages of group decision-making. The workshops cover shared vision and values, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
Shari has a Master’s degree in Facilitating Group Development. She works primarily with cohousing communities, non-profit organizations, and “hoods in the woods.” She is also a co-editor of the Leadership Educator Handbook: A Toolbox for Leadership Educators. The textbook is primarily used by the National Outdoor Leadership School.
Head, Heart & Hands: Lessons in Community Building (2005), Johnson Printing, Boulder, Colorado, 171 pages.
A hands-on activity book for cohousing groups. Aims to empower groups to move effectively through the various stages of development. It covers ground rules, defining your community values and vision, and consensus 101.
It also includes conflict and blocks, meetings, and creating basic standing teams. Additionally, positions of power are discussed. The book covers creating participation systems and naming your community. It also includes common house planning, pet agreements, and rental agreements. Many more topics are covered.
A portion of each sale will benefit the Cohousing Association of the United States. $25.00 Buy Now!
