At The Systems Sanctuary our approach to teaching systems practice is rooted in practical experience. We come to systems change work as practitioners first. We are experienced, but are also ever-evolving, network…
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The Yes! We Rise podcast features solutions-seekers, change-makers, and those creating a resilient future. We share stories and strategies to inspire action to build resilience and community transformation. In this episode, Christine Muehlman Gyovai…
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A Sterling Network NYC Report Report written by Judy Pryor-Ramirez – Independent Research Consultant and shared here by Phil Li & Trish Adobea Tchume – Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Since…
Continue ReadingHealing Love into Balance
Below is the preface to this week’s featured resource: Healing Love into Balance. Find the link to download this Brown paper at the end of this post. Love in the…
Continue ReadingAttuning to the Harmonies of Home
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing” – Arundathi Roy You can find hundreds of definitions of…
Continue ReadingMEASURING LOVE in the JOURNEY for JUSTICE
Below is the preface to this week’s featured resource: Measuring Love in the Journey for Justice. Find the link to download this Brown paper at the end of this post….
Continue ReadingWe need to talk about leadership
Visionary collective leadership to build a world where everyone belongs What is the quality of leadership we need to build a world where everyone belongs? I’m specifically interested in that…
Continue ReadingEXPLORING THE COLLABORATION CYCLE
Below is an excerpt from the full article which can be downloaded here or at the bottom of this post. This article a part of the Tamarack Institutes Collaborative Governance…
Continue ReadingThe DNA of Organizational Transformation—Structure, Relationships & Shared Purpose
In my role as an organizational well-being officer at IBSS Corporation, I was given a unique opportunity. As part-scientist, part-community builder, and part-alchemist, I was able to bring my personal and felt…
Continue ReadingMaking “risky” business our business
Bridging the gap between funders and the needs of grassroots groups In previous blogs we have talked about the need for grassroots movements vs. funder’s resistance to risk, and questioned the…
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