Host: Tom Eddington
Guest: Leif Cocks
Quick Show Description:
Leif Cocks says if we are born with the same genes and in the same circumstances, we will all do the same things. No one should feel criticism or superiority. Eventually, Leif hopes to create a world where conservation organizations are no longer needed. Leif speaks about what he learned about working with orangutans closely. Orangutans are actually entirely independent and confident. Our genetics and culture have given us the ability to destroy ourselves. Leif says we need to reform ourselves before we can work on reforming the planet.
In this episode:
Key Takeaways:
2 Quotes:
“Conscious leadership is about expressing the love within ourselves through our work.”
“I want to create a world where conservation organizations are superfluous.”
Resources/links mentioned in show:
The Orangutan Project: https://www.theorangutanproject.org/about-us/leif-cocks/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMBZGn2tMFg
Book: Finding Our Humanity: An inner journey towards understanding ourselves and our way forward
Book: Orangutans My Cousins, My Friends: A journey to understand and save the person of the forest
Meet Leif Cocks
The Orangutan Project was established in 1998 by founder and world-renowned orangutan expert, Leif Cocks, as a result of his almost 30 year career working with orangutans. Leif is a passionate campaigner for orangutans and has been the President of The Orangutan Project since its inception. Join Tom as he explores Leif’s passionate commitment to Orangutans.
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