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Leadership by EXAMPLE
Interview with Frances Hesselbein
founding president and CEO of the Leader to Leader Institute in New York (formerly The Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management); recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States of America’s highest civilian honor, in 1998. Interview is part of an exhibit at the Knowledge Gallery at the Global Dialogue Center.
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DIFFERENCES in DUET
Interview with Jessica Roemischer, pianist, music educator, and consultant
Gain a whole new perspective on the power of the human spirit. Part of an exhibit at our Women's Gallery at the Global Dialogue Center.
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Moments of Insight Collection presents...
CREATING SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATIONS
with Stewart Levine, creative problem solver and author of two compelling books: Getting to Resolution and The Book of Agreement published by Berrett-Koehler in San Francisco
Stewart Levine explores moments of insight about communication, relationships, achieving results, and the essential fuel that drives and sustains great teams.
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Zen of Business Administration
...An interview with author Marc Lesser

Marc talks about his book exploring how Zen practice can transform your work and life and the personal journey that led him to write the book.
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Leadership: Best Advice You Ever Got
...a conversation with author, Paul B. Thornton
author of Leadership: Best Advice I Ever Got, offers his insight on his discoveries about the advice leaders shared with him from CEOs, coaches, consultants, presidents, professors, politicians, and religious leaders.
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Moments of Insight Collection presents...
THE BETTER FUTURE
with John Renesch, futurist and author,
Getting to the Better Future: A Matter of Conscious Choosing
John explores moments of insight about how business, organizations and individuals can lead the way to new possibilities and a better future.
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Money, Sustainability, Abundance and YOU
with Lynne Twist, author and founder, Soul of Money Institute
Lynne explores moments of insight from her grounding-breaking work, sharing inspiring stories and offering practical ideas for action from her personal journey.
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Our GEO-Political Crisis and YOU
with John Perkins,
New York Times Bestselling Author,
The Secret History of the American Empire (Buy the book) and Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (Buy the book)
In this groundbreaking primer to current events in the world, John Perkins explores moments of insight from his personal journey since writing Confessions, shares lessons learned from every region of the world and offers ideas about how we can change the world right where we are.
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Discovering Deeper Meaning
with Alex Pattakos, Ph.D., author, Prisoners of Our Thoughts
(Buy the book), a book based on the wisdom of his mentor and teacher, Dr. Viktor Frankl
Dr. Pattakos explores moments of insight about discovering deeper meaning in life and work from an array of vantage points. He helps us see the significance of our search for meaning and its important role in every aspect of our existence.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Meaning Behind the Words
with Emily Duncan, Vice President, Culture & Diversity,
Hewlett-Packard Company
Emily Duncan explores moments of insight about diversity and inclusion's journey of continuous renewal. This special series was recorded several months before Emily Duncan early-retired from HP. It captures highlights of her thinking, experiences, best practices and lessons learned from her trailblazing leadership work, spanning two decades. She leaves her call-to-action for us all.
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New Business Thinking: The Search for a Meaningful Contribution
...a conversation with Chris Kenny
In this audio interview Christopher Kenny, partner with the Star Group, specializing in organizational strategic business solutions, shares his fresh perspective on leadership, business and life with a focus on purpose and his search for a meaningful contribution. He offers four compelling questions that helped him set a new direction.
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BK Currents Authors' Dialogue
Personal Responsibility: Its Role in Creating a Better World

Global Dialogue Center exclusive!
At a time when the world needs it most, John Perkins and a distinguished group of other Berrett-Koehler Authors, including Angeles Arrien, Alex Pattakos, David Korten, Charles Derber, Lee Drutman, Stewart Levine, John Renesch and Debbe Kennedy come together to help us all think, question and explore possibilities in compelling dialogue on this timely topic.

Sponsored by the Global Dialogue Center in partnership with BK Currents, an imprint of Berrett-Koehler Publishers in San Francisco.

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eco6 Speakers Dialogue at the Global Dialogue Center
Corporate Social Responsibility/Socially Reponsible Investing
We met with five of the keynote speakers at the eco6 Conference in Zurich, Switzerland, for an unprecedented up-close and personal dialogue on Corporate Social Responsibility and Socially Responsible Investing. Meet these global pioneering speakers, learn from their diverse perspectives, sage advice and calls-to-action at this critical time in history.

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WORKING TOGETHER with Debbe Kennedy
A monthly professional development podcast series

Are you looking for ways to become more effective as a contributor and leader in your organization? To enhance your ability to innovate, influence and win through others? Explore our new visual preview of the series.

Now available by individual episode, including these timely topics: Boosting Business Success with Leadership Sponsors, Dealing with Resistance for Change, Simplifying Problems, and Collaboration: Partnerships Built to Last. Learn more...

The Perpetual Cycle of Action
Achieving results together
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Consideration for Others
Learning to think mutualistically
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10 Ways to Minimize the Impact of Change
Leading change with a focus on people
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Putting Differences to Work
Creating a culture of inclusion wherever you go
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Optimizing Cynics and Bystanders
Don’t overlook these valuable resources
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How to Get Buy-In for Your New Ideas
It’s all in how you present it!
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Building a Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Finding meaning and grasping the positive in any situation
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Collaboration: Partnerships Built to Last
10 proven ways to partner for success
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Simplifying Problems
Overcoming the tendency to make every organizational issue complex
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Dealing with Resistance to Change: How to bring people around
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Boosting Success with Leadership Sponsors:
Learn 5 ways to engage leaders to sponsor your work
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Rewarding Great Collaborations
10 Ways to Recognize and Refresh Winning Relationships
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Habitat JAM: The Rest of the Story
with Charles Kelly, Commissioner General
the World Urban Forum III (WUF)
joined by Debbe Kennedy, founder, Global Dialogue Center
and Dr. Alex Pattakos, author, Prisoners of Our Thoughts,
and principal, The Innovation Group in Santa Fe

Live on KSFR Public Radio in Santa Fe September 2006
Streaming on the web to the world
Diego Mulligan's THE JOURNEY HOME show

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Women in the Lead presents...
WOMEN DOING INTERESTING THINGS with Debbe Kennedy, Host
…an ongoing series conversations with women rising up to pursue work they love

Diversity Mosaic: An Interview with author Tina Rasmussen
In this personal interview, Tina Rasmussen talked about the challenges she sees in today's workplace, the personal motivation behind her work and her new book and set of tools designed to support establishing a successful diversity initiative.

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Alex Pattakos at the American Creativity Association International Conference
In this very personal conversation, Dr. Pattakos talks about his own search for meaning,
the experience that led to meeting Viktor Frankl, as well as offering a personal perspective
on the choice we all have to discover meaning in every moment and situation.

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Lemonade on the Road to Recovery
Bill Tipton, HP Project Manager and contributing author at the Global Dialogue Center gives you an inside, inspiring glimpse of his courage and experience as he reinvented himself after becoming blind by an unexpected illness. Your next sip of lemonade will have new meaning. Story podcast published by Blind Californian and read by one of their volunteers.

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Perspective from Oguchi Nkwocha, M. D., Igbo visionary from Biafra/south-eastern Nigeria
Dr. Nkwocha enlightens us with his deep conviction and knowledge of the state of south-eastern Nigeria and how our collective consciousness and action can be a catalyst for change and survival for many innocent people.

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Viktor Frankl's Search for Meaning
Interfaith Voices on Interfaith Radio speaks to Dr. Alex Pattakos, who talks about what we can learn from thinkers who have struggled in extraordinary circumstances to find meaning and the spiritual connection of Viktor Frankl's work.

Listen now 9:21 (12.9MB MP3)

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A Year of MEANING with Dr. Alex Pattakos
KSFR Public Radio Interview
Live from Santa Fe Radio Cafe with Mary-Charlotte

Dr. Pattakos talks about how to discover deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life, work and in your organization this year. How do you make meaningful, enduring changes - living life authentically? Includes practical tips.

Listen to PODCAST 48:16 (28MB, MP3)

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Women in the Lead presents...
WOMEN DOING INTERESTING THINGS with Debbe Kennedy, Host
…an ongoing series conversations with women rising up to pursue work they love

An Interview with Melinda Kramer
Co-Founder, Women’s Global Green Action Network.

Learn from an extraordinary young visionary following her heart and being a powerful catalyst for change all over the world. She will enlighten you and leave you deeply moved by her accomplishments with Women's Green Action Network.

Listen to PODCAST 28:12, 16MB (MP3)

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GETTING TO THE BETTER FUTURE:
An Interview with John Renesch

In this audio/podcast, John Renesch, San Francisco businessman-turned-futurist and author of Getting to the Better Future: A Matter of Conscience Choosing talks with Global Dialogue Center founder, Debbe Kennedy about his book, the story behind it and with an inspiring perspective on the important role we each play in creating the future.

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THE MEANING DIFFERENCE
A Personal Interview with Alex Pattakos, Ph.D.,
author, Prisoners of Our Thoughts and founder, Center for Meaning

Alex Pattakos talks informally with Debbe Kennedy about how Viktor Frankl's principles shared in his book Prisoners of Our Thoughts are being used for personal transformations, overcoming personal tragedies, civic dialogue and more...

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Part 1: Prisoners of Our Thoughts, the book and its journey across the world. - 9:38 (MP3)

Part 2: How Viktor Frankl's principles are being put into practice in organizations and in the lives and work of individuals to find deeper meaning and fulfillment. - 13:53 (MP3)

Part 3: The Crisis of Meaning and Personal Reflections - 27:34 (MP3)

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Viktor Frankl's Vision for a Statue of Responsibility
Dr. Pattakos talks about Viktor Frankl's vision for a statue of responsibility and the project underway. Listen to podcast (3:55, 3.1MB)

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You Can Do Almost Anything!
Forming Partnerships, Working Hard and
Re-skilling Yourself Leads to Success

Bill Tipton, Project Manager for Hewlett-Packard and Contributing Author at the Global Dialogue Center shares his inspiring story and offers insights on how he has been able reinvent himself from sighted to completely blind to inspiring leader and role model for others.

Listen to his presentation made at Silicon Valley Council of the Blind - 41 min. (MP3, 16.7MB)

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SAVING THE HORSES; FOLLOWING YOUR HEART
The Personal Story of Karen Pomroy
Founder, Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary
@ Jumpin' Jack Ranch

We are celebrating the opening our WOMEN's GALLERY with this inspiring exhibit and audio/podcast. This special exhibit showcases a courageous story about the work and passions of Karen Pomroy's mission to save the horses, be powerful advocate for women’s health, while setting an example for us all about what it means to follow one's heart.

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Part 1: Saving the Horses - the early beginnings (13:01, 6MB)

Part 2: The Premarin Crisis for Women and Horses (15:43, 7.26MB)

Part 3: The Courage to Follow Your Heart (11:15, 9MB)

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A Conversation with John Perkins - Global Dialogue Center Exclusive!
Author, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
John Perkins joins Debbe Kennedy, founder of the Global Dialogue Center and three members of the Global Dialogue Center community for an intimate and personal conversation. John opens up to talk candidly about the story behind the book, his journey since his book was originally published, and also answers the provocative questions that emerged during the time we shared with him.

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Global Dialogue Center Community members joining:

• Jan Coleman, investment banker for sustainable/green projects and Moderator, 24seven Conversations
• Oguchi Nkwocha, M.D., Igbo visionary from Biafra/south-eastern Nigeria
• JoshuaPeaceSeeker Hughes, peacemaker, bio-diesel pioneer
• Debbe Kennedy, founder, Global Dialogue Center (Host)

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Habitat Jam on Santa Fe's KSFR radio show, The Journey Home
Tens of thousands of people from around the world in the biggest global dialogue ever held on urban sustainability and critical issues of our time. Join our GDC community, along with people from all over the world for this unprecedented global conversation about what matters to us most. Sponsored by the Government of Canada in partnership with UN-Habitat and IBM.

Diego Mulligan talks with Dr. Alex Pattakos and Debbe Kennedy, GDC Founder, about Habitat Jam Monday, November 28, 2005

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Looking Back; Looking Forward: A Women's Journey
Interview with Emily Duncan, Vice President, Culture & Diversity, Hewlett-Packard

Emily Duncan talks candidly about influences on her life and work, lessons learned and advice in an up-close and personal conversation.

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Women in the Lead at the Global Dialogue Center (posted Sept. 1, 2005)
A personal conversation with Dr. Helen Fisher, Ph.D and author, The First Sex:
The Natural Talents of Women and How They are Changing the World

Helen Fisher joins Maureen Simon, Maureen Simon Consulting and Debbe Kennedy, founder of the Global Dialogue Center for an intimate conversation about the emerging roles of women in the 21st Century. They talk about business, sex and family life and also learn more about Dr. Fisher's personal journey.

Our interview with Helen is presented in three parts. Select a link to download the MP3 file. You can also do a right mouse click and download the file to your desktop (on Windows, use the "save target as..." option to download the file). Then, open it using any MP3 software (such as the free iTunes or Winamp players).

• Part 1 (37 min.)
  
• Part 2 (26 min.)
  
• Part 3 (15 min.)

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FIVE REGIONS OF THE FUTURE (posted Sept. 9, 2005)
Interview with futurists and Joel A. Barker and Scott W. Erickson
Authors of the new landmark book, Five Regions of the Future: Preparing for Tomorrow's Technology Revolution

Up close and personal with Joel Barker and Scott Erickson about their book and insights about the new paradigm they have introduced that shifts how we think about technology.

Our interview with Joel and Scott is presented in three parts. Select a link to download the MP3 file. You can also do a right mouse click and download the file to your desktop (on Windows, use the "save target as..." option to download the file). Then, open it using any MP3 software (such as the free iTunes or Winamp players).

• Part 1: About the Five Regions and the characteristics of each region. (25 min)
  
• Part 2: The Story Behind FIVE REGIONS; the discovery of a new technology paradigm. (16 min)
  
• Part 3: Five Regions Applications. Authors comment on applications in business, life, religion, war, politics, Katrina Hurricane and and offer compelling conclusions. (29 min)

Learn more about Five Regions of the Future now showing at the Knowledge Gallery

EVERY BODY COUNTS:
An interview with John Sloboda, co-founder of the IRAQ BODY COUNT Project in the UK
Inspiring talk with John Sloboda, Executive Director of the Oxford Research Group. John Sloboda, along with co-founder, Hamit Dardagan pulled together a dedicated group of researchers, archivists and other professionals to form the IRAQ BODY COUNT team. John Sloboda candidly shares the story behind the project, lessons they have learned, the IBC team's conviction to honor the thousands of civilians that have lost their lives, as well as, his personal call-to-action and hopes for the future.

LISTEN NOW to audio podcast with John Sloboda

Learn more about the IRAQ Body Count Project:

• See the IRAQ BODY COUNT: Dossier of Civilian Casualties [PDF]
  Compelling data that puts a human face on the human costs of war. It will open your eyes. Beautifully written and presented, honoring the thousands of lives they have so thoughtfully documented.
  
• Listen to NPR Interview:
  John Sloboda talks with Alex Chadwick - July 2005

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