Intercentricity – the web of reciprocal aliveness (Part 1)
Back in August 1991 – at the dawn of my co-intelligence work – I wrote an essay exploring the implications of seeing …
Can problem-solving itself be problematic? (Sense-making, Part 6)
This essay is largely a critique of how we tend to focus on problem-solving to address any undesirable situation. However, as I’ve …
The Challenge of Listening and Healing (on US Inauguration Day 2021)
In Wednesday’s inauguration, President Biden called on Americans to come together in unity and healing. So did former US Youth Poet Laureate …
Thoughts on strategic thinking in our current crisis
There is much debate in my circles about how to respond to the the current crisis in democracy and our social fabric. …
An inspiring example of seeking to live one’s values
In this post I share a report from a long-time friend who has a unique way of working to live her values …
Taking a step back from the hot stories of what just happened
I sometimes philosophically joke that the ultimate truth in the universe – the most important thing to know in all circumstances – …
Co-intelligent New Years Resolutions? 11 Ways to Speak to People Who Disagree
Here are some great ways that we – me definitely included – can change our ways towards greater co-intelligence. – Tom 11 …
Large-scale collective sense-making processes (Sense-making – Part 5)
I’ve long advocated the use of multiple processes in public and stakeholder engagements so that synergies among them can be tapped. Recently …
Generating Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Everyone
I share with you three seemingly unrelated things that actually have everything to do with each other and all of which I …
What does “making sense” mean? (Sense-making – Part 4)
The phrase “it makes sense” has a lot going on in it, most of which we don’t pay much attention to… and …