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“Meetings are a waste of time” is a sentiment many of us share, which is tragic because meetings bring us together as human beings. To achieve the kind of meaning or breakthrough results most of us really yearn for when we gather, the key quality needed is authentic engagement: a genuine... read more
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The place to start when we convene meetings, gatherings, and conversations is with ourselves.
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Foreword by Richard J. Leider
Welcome
Introduction
Chapter 1: At the Heart of the Matter
Chapter 2: Clarifying Intent
Chapter 3: The Invitation
Chapter 4: Setting Context
Chapter 5: Creating the Container
Chapter 6: Hearing All the Voices
Chapter 7: Essential Conversation
Chapter 8: Creation
Chapter 9: Commitment to Action
Our Invitation
Arrows for Your Quiver
Stringing the Beads
Wisdom Circles
A Convening Wheel Summary
Notes
Glossary
Suggested Reading
People Doing Good Things
Acknowledgments and Gratitude
Index
About Heartland
About the Authors
Authors & Contributors edit
- Craig Neal (Author)
- Patricia Neal (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Cynthia Wold (Author)
- Richard J. Leider (Foreword)
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 658.456
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