Reflections of an Inspired Talk by Joan Halifax I am told that Buddhist sutras open with the word Nyozgamon, which means ‘I heard it like this.’  Hideo Takahashi titled his book on the spiritual teacher Masahisa Goi with these five words. What I like about these five words is that they make room for the listener to reflect back what was treasured while still adding new depth and meaning.  In this way wisdom becomes collective because it is not a possession of any one person.

Since 2016, David Sibbet, Gisela Wendling, Ph.D., Holger Scholz and I have been collaborating on the topics of leadership and the sacred. A wonderful series of retreats and online learning journeys have emerged from our work called LEADING AS SACRED PRACTICE (LASP). In this time of pandemics and increasing concern for social justice, ethics, and wise action, we have released our first eBook about a different way of leading and knowing. Join the LASP email list & download th

Noetic leadership is a visionary concept with ancient roots. When Claire Lachance, CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), first brought it to my attention, I felt an immediate sense of its significance and a personal Yes! Check out the webinar we did as part of IONS Noetic Global Gatherings, and read my blog post on my meeting with Edgar Mitchell and the meaning of the Greek word nous . See the recording of the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/ybnz6sep A Chance Enco

My publisher, Berrett-Koehler, is featuring my book, Bringing Your Soul to Work , as a free e-book over the next 48 hours. They also offering 40% discount and free shipping on all their publications, including my other books, The Power of Collective Wisdom and The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace .  Great as gifts for friends. Get your free e-copy now.

Mixing in Leonard Cohen, Fortune Magazine, the Amida confession on Yom Kippur, Pope Francis, Volkswagen, and metaphors involving apples, I cooked up a hearty stew published on Huffington Post that I hope you will enjoy.

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