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THREE WAYS OF THINKING ABOUT SYSTEMIC HEALTH A. INCREMENTAL APPROACH ‘The system can’t function unless the individual can function’ Individual healthy > System healthy B. GLOBAL APPROACH ‘The individual can’t function unless the system can function’ System healthy > Individual healthy C. DIALECTICAL APPROACH ‘The individual is part of the system, and the system is part of the individual’ Individual healthy < > System healthy www.robertrowlandsmith.com

The Leaderless Revolution" is a thought-provoking and inspiring read for anyone interested in alternative approaches to governance and social change. Ross's call for ordinary people to take power and reshape politics is both timely and resonant, offering a hopeful vision for the future of activism and political engagement. Critics of the book might argue that Ross is overly idealistic in his vision, underestimating the complexities and potential pitfalls of leaderless movements. Additionally, while the book is rich in examples and practical advice, some readers may find it lacking in detailed analysis of how leaderless approaches can be scaled up to address large-scale systemic issues.

Join us for a webinar with Dr. Rezenet Moges-Riedel on June 13th at 3:30 pm ET as we explore power, privilege, and intersectionality. Let's have uncomfortable yet necessary conversations. Register for your Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eTU3tAXH [VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Rezenet Moges-Riedel is sitting in an office. DR. REZENET MOGES-RIEDEL: Webinar "Me privileged? Impossible!" on June 13, 3:30-5:00 PM ET. This webinar will demystify our positionalities of power and privileges and understanding through an intersectional lens. Dr. Rezenet Moges-Riedel will cover different kinds of power/privilege that one may overlook in their social stances. While intersectionality became popularized, the concept subsequently caused a great confusion about its complex issue. This session welcomes any needed uncomfortable discussion topics about undetected or overt privilege and oppression.]

Yesterday's situation in the Commons is a powerful reminder that our capacity for healthy debate is in decline. And this is precisely why our world is increasingly divided. Why is this important? Because when we abandon discussion to insults, it prevents us from seeing beyond our differences. Healthy discussion has nothing to do with winning or losing. What if we saw difficult discussions not as threats, but as opportunities? Imagine the possibilities if we could harness the collective intelligence and compassion that emerges when we really listen to each other? I think this would lead to learning from each other, connecting in a more meaningful way and most importantly, solving problems together. So, the next time you find yourself in a tough conversation, instead of starting by proving your point, try first to understand the other person's point of view and why they feel this way. A simple change could change everything. https://lnkd.in/e82edjQy

Dororo compels us to consider: - Can we achieve progress without sacrificing human well-being? - How can we balance individual needs with collective aspirations? - What role does compassion play in overcoming societal challenges? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdZTSXkc

Thanks to Peggy Christian (Kampa) for sharing her wisdom on obtaining great health as a guest on Your HealthMatters. Check out the replay of her interview here: https://lnkd.in/e2zuYsEd.

Here's this week's edition of Let's Talk #CommunitiesOfPractice

How to help people change - not easy - and yet - oh so doable if you know how. Here's a story from a master. #changemakers #changeyourmindset #change

The erasure of Dr. Medlock's contributions and the co-opting of her words by Michelle Barnes carries significant harm. As an Interim Commissioner tasked with making decisions that impact the lives of diverse communities, Barnes's choice to use language deeply tied to the work of Dr. Medlock reveals a failure to uphold the core values of representation and authenticity. Leadership demands not only the utilization of impactful language but also a genuine commitment to its principles. The harm caused by erasing Dr. Medlock cannot be understated. By neglecting to even acknowledge Dr. Medlock’s existence, Barnes and Deputy Commissioner, Summer Gathercole perpetuate a harmful cycle where the experiences and contributions of marginalized individuals are overshadowed. This further marginalization of experiences from the global majority undercuts the potential for progress and equity within the very communities that need it most. It is crucial to hold leaders accountable for their actions, particularly when they involve the appropriation of language and concepts that hold deep significance to BIPOC communities. Genuine leadership requires humility, self-awareness, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of equity and justice. As we reflect on this incident at an event hosted by Colorado Attorney General's Office General Phil Weiser and his team, let us not only recognize the harm caused by the erasure but also demand that leaders be accountable for their choices—choices that impact the very communities they are meant to serve. JFM invites you to process this question - How much more pain, suffering, and evidence must Black individuals endure before their voices are heard and believed?

“Systems thinking is the ability to see the consequences of my own actions ” In this short video, Peter Senge, author of the Fifth Discipline, spells out what is #SystemsThinking and why it is imperative for our individual and collective wellbeing. Although we live in systems, we interact with systems and we breathe systems, most people are unaware of systems thinking and its applications in diverse fields such as as #management, #policy, #development, #politics, #SocialSciences, #health, #economics and the #environment #connections #wellbeing Shakti Saran Video run time: 1" 08' https://lnkd.in/g7rfQ7S