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What is Circle?

If you were to peek in while I’m working with a group, you will almost always see people sitting in circles instead of the typical sage on the stage, one-to-many format. At an event a few weeks ago the first day was set in conference table rounds with an agenda of presenters, speaking from the […]

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I’m Steeping Like Tea

I describe myself as an avid learner. Or like Chris Brogan recently shared, I never avoid a classroom (but you’ll rarely find me inside a traditional classroom). And one of the things I love the most about my learner’s stance is how insights steep their way into my life. It’s like I’m always brewing up […]

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Art of Hosting – V. Two

Continuing my harvest attempt of my scribbled notes and mind maps from my recent Art of Hosting experience. Here is volume two. On Harvesting: What is the story? How do you want to tell it? We use participatory practices in conversation, then also use participatory harvest (e.g. two volunteers from each Art of Hosting to […]