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This course focuses on the practice of leading change for sustainability. It uses analysis and evaluation of case studies to explore different modes of leadership and processes that have allowed companies and organizations to pursue sustainability in their business models. Topics include complex systems and leadership orientations, systems thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, negotiation, circular economy, social enterprise, stakeholder engagement, multi-stakeholder partnerships, resilience theory, metrics of progress beyond GDP. The course builds understanding and capacity to lead change through conceptual frameworks, hands-on exercises, class discussion and interactions with transformative leaders. Course materials include scholarly articles in behavioral psychology, resilience theory, systems analysis, as well as business school case material and tools developed by exemplary organizations leading change for sustainability. Consent of instructor required. Please email Julia Novy-Hildesley (julia3@stanford.edu) with the answers to these 3 questions: 1. Why are you interested in this course? 2. What would you like to get out of this course? 3. What will you contribute? Permission code will be given upon review of answers.