Themes and Tips from a Peer Convening
Upswell is a convening organized by the national organization Independent Sector to bring together those working towards change in the social sector in the US. The following are a few [...]
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Nov 2019
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May 2017
An Anniversary Blog
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for seven years now. When I was first encouraged by colleagues and started to blog I didn’t think I would have enough [...]
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Apr 2016
The Practice of Cultural Sensitivity
I have had a number of interactions recently that have me thinking about how the appreciation of and sensitivity to other cultures, the basis for effective partnerships, is a [...]
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Jun 2015
Six tips for Communicating in a Global World
During some recent meetings and exchanges I noticed that periodically we can all use some reminders about how to stay inclusive and accessible when dealing with a global audience. Practicing [...]
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May 2015
Observations on a design oriented workshop
This week I helped facilitate the work of a diverse group exploring what resources could be created for people with disabilities, whatever their disability might be and wherever they might [...]
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Feb 2015
Celebrating an Anniversary
Time flies and already I have finished five years of blogging. To celebrate I spent some time reviewing those 85+ posts, adding other ideas that came to mind from that [...]
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Feb 2014
Learn Share Lab on Co-Creation
A small but diverse group from 12 countries and many fields of practice came together recently to explore the concept of co-creation at the Learn Share Lab. The event modeled [...]
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Apr 2013
Are you (Really) Ready to Lead this Meeting?
I was recently asked to do a training session for facilitators. I have facilitated many meetings over the years, of many types of groups, but never received any formal training [...]
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Dec 2012
A Year of Inspirational Reading (2012 Edition)
This is my second annual “Year of Inspirational Reading” blog post. For this year’s edition I’ve also included a category of poems and websites that were sent to me, in [...]
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Nov 2011
Outside of our Comfort Zones
“Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” [...]