As the pandemic(s) continue, and in the midst of the great resignation, global unrest, and the unfolding of the anthropocene, we are still here. Like so many of you, we are…
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As the pandemic(s) continue, and in the midst of the great resignation, global unrest, and the unfolding of the anthropocene, we are still here. Like so many of you, we are…
Continue ReadingThe context Images Isn’t it interesting how frequently as human beings we turn to metaphor? Sometimes these images are so embedded in the everyday that we don’t see them for…
Continue ReadingFrom organisational governance to mobilising and sustaining grassroots movements, what is decentralised organising and how can this approach facilitate collective but efficient decision-making without management hierarchy? Decentralised organising isn’t just…
Continue ReadingWhen was the last time you played, did something just because it was fun and felt good? Did you finish feeling enlivened, relaxed, energized, or something similar? Leadership Learning Community…
Continue ReadingAN EXCERPT FROM RACE FORWARD’S REPORT ON PHASE 1 OF THE BUTTERFLY LAB FOR IMMIGRANT NARRATIVE STRATEGY IN 2018, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S attacks on migrants, immigrants,…
Continue Reading“Your generosity is more important than your perfection.” Seth Godin Over the past 20 years of working with a variety of social change networks, I have observed a common dynamic…
Continue ReadingThis brief describes an unfolding learning journey intended to strengthen social connection, resident voice, and agency to address inequities in rural health and well-being. Along the way, we have come…
Continue ReadingCommunity engagement is a term applied in various contexts, often meaning different things to different audiences. It is sometimes used interchangeably with other concepts such as community outreach or community…
Continue ReadingLighting the Candle of Liberatory Governance As phase two of the WeGovern Learning Community winds to a close, participants gathered to reflect on their journey. This community came together with a shared…
Continue ReadingOver the past few years, I have been increasingly influenced by the concept of “weaving” — what for me means connecting people, ideas, and projects to foster more collaborative social…
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