From 20th to 30th November 2025, Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) became a place of deep learning, reflection, and heartfelt association as the GBC College hosted its 11-day in-person residential for leadership training. Leaders enrolled in the Zonal Supervisor Course and the Leadership Training Course came together from many parts of the world, including Reunion Island, South Africa, East and West Africa, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Mayapur, Australia, India, Canada, the United States, Toronto, Brazil, and Chile. Although many participants were meeting for the first time, a strong sense of connection quickly developed, and by the end of the residential, several shared that they had arrived as strangers but were now leaving as close fellow devotees and friends.
The residential opened with a warm welcome by Gauranga Das, Trustee of the GBC College, who set a thoughtful and encouraging tone for the days ahead. This was followed by an orientation led by Rupanuga Das, President of the GBC College, and Govind Priya Devi Dasi, Vice President of the GBC College, who situated the participants in the history, vision, and purpose of the college while emphasizing its ethos and culture of trust, openness, accountability, and servant leadership. During the orientation, Vipin Bihari Das, Dean of Student Records, introduced the students to the edX learning platform and explained how the online components of the course would function.
Over the eleven days, participants engaged in a wide range of carefully designed leadership topics. These included deep explorations into trust and its role in leadership; leadership lessons drawn from Chanakya and the Srimad Bhagavatam; sustainable outreach; strategic thinking and execution; crisis management; conflict resolution; and devotee care. Sessions also addressed contemporary leadership frameworks, including identifying multipliers and diminishers within teams, understanding the impact of personal leadership, and developing strategic lenses for long-term decision-making. Many participants especially appreciated how scriptural wisdom was paired with practical tools, allowing them to reflect honestly on their own leadership styles and areas for growth.
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