Peter Block Author, Consultant and Speaker

Peter Block is an American author, consultant, and speaker in the areas of organization development, community building, and civic engagement. He has had a huge influence on my thinking around Conversational Leadership, particularly his book Community: The Structure of Belonging Community: The Structure of Belonging | Peter Block WebsiteAbundant CommunityWikipediaPeter BlockBlogAbundant CommunityYouTubePeter BlockGooglePeter BlockPosts: Peter BlockConnection … Continue reading Peter Block Author, Consultant and Speaker

It Is Our Task to Transform Ourselves From Social Creatures Into Community Creatures Scott Peck

We know the rules of community; we know the healing effect of community in terms of individual lives. If we could somehow find a way across the bridge of our knowledge, would not these same rules have a healing effect upon our world? We human beings have often been referred to as social animals. But we are not yet community creatures. We are … | Scottt Peck Continue reading It Is Our Task to Transform Ourselves From Social Creatures Into Community Creatures Scott Peck

Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, and Center by Henry Mintzberg (2015)

Enough of the imbalance that is causing the degradation of our environment, the demise of our democracies, and the denigration of ourselves. Enough of the pendulum politics of left and right and paralysis in the political center. We require an unprecedented form of radical renewal. In this book, Rebalancing Society,  Henry Mintzberg offers a new … Continue reading Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, and Center by Henry Mintzberg (2015)

Leadership: the Capacity of a Human Community to Shape Its Future Peter Senge (2012)

My Definition of Leadership | Peter Senge People: Peter SengePeter Senge Systems scientistPosts: Peter SengeImproving Performance with After-action Reviews Building a culture of improvementBooks: Peter SengeImproving Performance with After-action Reviews Building a culture of improvementKnowledge Is the Capacity for Effective Action Peter SengeLeadership Is the Capacity of a Human Community to Shape Its Future Peter … Continue reading Leadership: the Capacity of a Human Community to Shape Its Future Peter Senge (2012)

How Have I Contributed to the Current Reality? Peter Block

Accountabilty is the willingness to acknowledge that we have participated in creating, through comission or ommision, the conditions that we wish to see changed. Without this capacity to see ourselves as cause, our efforts become either coercive or wishfully dependent on the transformation of others. Community will be created the moment we decide to act as creators of what it can become. This … | Peter Block Continue reading How Have I Contributed to the Current Reality? Peter Block

Organizations as Communities Henry Mintzberg (2013)

Posts where this video is embedded What Is Communityship?   Where everyone in a community practices leadership People: Henry MintzbergHenry Mintzberg Canadian academic and author on business and managementPosts: Henry MintzbergReframing Questions Shifting perspective changes the conversationWhat Is Communityship? Where everyone in a community practices leadership Books: Henry MintzbergAn Enterprise Is a Community of Human Beings, Not … Continue reading Organizations as Communities Henry Mintzberg (2013)

Civic Engagement and the Restoration of Community: Changing the Nature of the Conversation Peter Block (2007)

Overview This booklet is written for citizens who care for the well-being of their community. It is for those people who want to live in a neighborhood and a city that works for all its citizens and who have the faith and the energy to create such a place. It is for those of us … Continue reading Civic Engagement and the Restoration of Community: Changing the Nature of the Conversation Peter Block (2007)

Leadership-as-practice: Theory and Application by Joseph A. Raelin

This book Leadership-as-Practice by Joe Raelin develops a new paradigm in the field of leadership studies, referred to as the “leadership-as-practice” (L-A-P) movement. Its essence is its conception of leadership as occurring as a practice rather than residing in the traits or behaviours of particular individuals. A practice is a coordinative effort among participants who … Continue reading Leadership-as-practice: Theory and Application by Joseph A. Raelin

Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue

Protected: My Writing Process ## Diplomacy ## Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Effective knowledge sharing is crucial for innovation and success in today’s world. However, many organizations struggle to nurture a culture of collaboration. Implementing Knowledge … Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue

Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussions

Conversational Leadership Mindset The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Conversations shape how we connect, collaborate, and solve problems. Groups often struggle to focus on the right issues, approach discussions constructively, … Continue reading Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussions

Meetings and Conversations Serve Two Purposes There is a second purpose to any meeting which we often overlook

The Jazz of Conversations Why Face-to-face Interaction Matters ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Meetings or, more generally, conversations serve two purposes. The first is obvious, and that is to fulfill their aim. The second is less … Continue reading Meetings and Conversations Serve Two Purposes There is a second purpose to any meeting which we often overlook

What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

A community is more than just a group of people with shared interests. Many networks and organizations call themselves communities, but they often lack the deeper connections that make a real community. True communities grow over time through meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and mutual care—not through design or construction. Continue reading What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

Introduction: Principles of Conversational Leadership The Principles of Conversational Leadership

V. Nurture Community I. Take Responsibility Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The problem – our world is a mess. The context – our world is complex. The outcome – our old ways of working are failing—the … Continue reading Introduction: Principles of Conversational Leadership The Principles of Conversational Leadership

Community of Innovation ** A form of community of practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation.

Bridging Divides ** Community of Practice ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close A Community of Innovation (COI) is a  form of Community of Practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation. Resources Wikipedia: Community of … Continue reading Community of Innovation ** A form of community of practice that is dedicated to the support of innovation.

The Watercooler Effect How casual office chats strengthen connections and culture

Introduction: Conversational Environments ** The Value of Hallway Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The water cooler or coffee machine serves as a key gathering spot in the office. Employees meet here for more than just … Continue reading The Watercooler Effect How casual office chats strengthen connections and culture

Knowledge Cafés at the European Patent Office The Personal Growth Community

The Huawei Break the Book Community Knowledge Café in Zurich, Switzerland Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close This story about a Personal Growth Community (PGC) was written by Jan Hellberg – a Patent Examiner at the European … Continue reading Knowledge Cafés at the European Patent Office The Personal Growth Community

Reframing Questions Shifting perspective changes the conversation

Culture Exploring the Multifaceted Roles of Trust in Relationships and Society Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Simply reframing a question can shift perspectives and dramatically change the resulting conversation.  I recently drew up a list of … Continue reading Reframing Questions Shifting perspective changes the conversation

Exploring the Multifaceted Roles of Trust in Relationships and Society Without trust our civilization would collapse

Reframing Questions Raising the Ships on the Sea Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Trust is the force that holds our society together. It is the glue that connects us, builds communities, and is one of the … Continue reading Exploring the Multifaceted Roles of Trust in Relationships and Society Without trust our civilization would collapse

Positive Deviance in Action How everyday outliers spark lasting community change

The Mehrabian Myth The New Science of Building Great Teams ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Deep-rooted social and health challenges often seem insurmountable in communities worldwide. Positive Deviance (PD), a strategy born from a nutrition … Continue reading Positive Deviance in Action How everyday outliers spark lasting community change