Using conversations strategically for transformation
The social and global challenges we face arise from the ways our cultures and systems make us think (and behave) as if …
Seeing nature and extinction thru Buddhist and evolutionary eyes
Here I share a remarkable article exploring a Buddhist perspective on activism, extinction, and “nature”. I also share the evolutionary core of …
Gifting into a New World
What this message is about: There are exciting developments at the growing edge of the “gifting economy” – from pay-it-forward pizza to …
My broadest exploration of polarization
A very broad exploration of polarization I wrote last year has been published by Integral Leadership Review. Given its length, I provide …
Systemic parallels between the Ebola and Climate Crises
The Ebola crisis and the climate crisis share dozens of similar systemic dynamics, mostly associated with delayed responses that allow intrinsic “reinforcing …
January opportunity #2: The Future is Calling Us to Greatness
Without even realizing it, I’ve become part of an online conference made up of amazing interviews with amazing people, put together by …
January opportunity #1: Can Conversations on Crises Change Civilization?
Powerful conversations have a track record of impacting individuals and systems in significant ways. Thus, for many of us who practice and …
Randomly selected legislators? You’ve got to be kidding!
It’s easy to dismiss the idea of a randomly selected legislature. After all, how could a bunch of ordinary people create workable, …
Six Paths to Greater Empathy
Big Empathy is about expanding our empathy to embrace the suffering and well-being of more of life, more deeply, more competently, and …
The Work of Co-Intelligence
I’m delighted to share here an unsolicited note from one of the Co-Intelligence Institute’s most active associates, a close colleague and friend …