This blook is not just about me. Numerous people, some living, some not, have understood the power of conversation, appreciated the complexity of the world, and have influenced my thinking. You will find the profiles of a few of these people here.
The list below is a subset of these people, whose prime focus is on conversation or dialogue or who implicitly grasp the power of conversation in their writings.
Each profile says (or will say when complete) a few words about the person, how they have influenced me, and my relationship with them.
The profile also includes where available, a video and a quotation by the person that I have chosen to best convey one or more of their key ideas and a little of their personality. I have also included several links to resources such as their website, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter account where available.
Finally, I have embedded their Twitter stream and RSS feed, so you have direct access to their current thinking.
Conversation Thinkers
Bob Marshak Distinguished Scholar, American University School of Public Affairs - Bob Marshak is Distinguished Scholar in Residence for Organization Development Programs in the School of Public Affairs at American University,… David Bohm Physicist & Author - David Bohm was an American scientist described as one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century and… David Weinberger Technologist, professional speaker, and commentator - David Weinberger is a senior researcher at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and was co-director of the… John Hovell Practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies - John Hovell is a practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies. John is a good friend; we are working closely… Juanita Brown Co-originator of The World Café - Juanita Brown is the founder of Whole Systems Associates, an international consortium of professionals dedicated to strategic inquiry and the… Meg Wheatley American writer and management consultant - Meg Wheatley is an American writer and management consultant who studies organizational behavior. Leadership as a noble role | Meg… Megan Reitz Facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author - Megan Reitz is a Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Ashridge where she speaks, researches, consults and supervises on the… Nancy Dixon Researcher and consultant - Nancy Dixon is a researcher and consultant who focuses on the people side of knowledge management. Nancy is a good friend… Peter Boghossian American philosopher - Peter Boghossian is an American philosopher and an assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University. Theodore Zeldin Historian & Author - Theodore Zeldin is a British historian and philosopher known for his focus on the power of conversation and understanding between… Blook Search
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