Turning to one another : simple conversations to restore hope to the future / Margaret J. Wheatley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wheatley, Margaret J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Life.

Communication in small groups.

Group decision making--Religious aspects.

Group decision making.

Social action.

Cooperativeness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Edition:

Expanded 2nd. ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""I believe we can change the world if we start talking to one another again."" With this simple declaration, the author proposes that people band together with their colleagues and friends to create the solutions for real social change, both locally and globally, that is so badly needed.

Contents:

Contents; Part One: Turning to One Another; Now is the time; Welcome; Why I wrote this book; How to use this book; Can we restore hope to the future?; What I believe at this time; Simple processes; The courage of conversation; The practice of conversation; Willing to be disturbed; Part Two: A Place to Pause and Reflect; Part Three: Conversation Starters; Now it's your turn; 1. Do I feel a vocation to be fully human?; 2. What is my faith in the future?; 3. What do I believe about others?; 4. What am I willing to notice in my world?; 5. When have I experienced good listening?

6. Am I willing to reclaim time to think?7. What is the relationship I want with the earth?; 8. What is my unique contribution to the whole?; 9. When have I experienced working for the common good?; 10. When do I experience sacred?; 11. What is our role in creating change?; 12. Can I be fearless?; Gestures of love; Turning to one another; Referenced quotes; About the author; A story from the Aztec people

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-30038-5

9786612300387

1-57675-984-9

OCLC:

476226639