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Cognitive resilience is the key, and we need to shift from a media-centric approach to a human-centric approach to strengthen our societies. I was honored to participate in the conference “Cultural Diversity – An Obstacle or an Opportunity in Shaping a Cohesive Society?” in Estonia. On the panel with great experts from Germany (Claudia Schröter), the UK (Prof. Bridget Kendall ), Finland (Petr Potchinchtchikov) and Estonia (Prof. Maria Murumaa-Mengel), I shared some useful tips on building trust and described why destroying trust is an ultimate goal of our adversaries. #CounterDisinfo #CognitiveResilience #Resilience #Trustbuilding

Read the latest blog post from my international research team, Adaptive Democracy! This one is from the team leader in the #UnitedKingdom, Victoria Foster. Edge Hill University

See our latest blog post for a little insight into Relationalism, and how this thought process can help decolonize our work with community and our Relatives https://lnkd.in/gnyntZk4

Dear Changemakers, Is this you? ❌ "I feel isolated in my efforts." ❌ "I need stronger alliances." ❌ "I struggle to find like-minded partners." There's another way. A way to BUILD powerful coalitions and amplify your impact through collaboration. A way to feel supported and alive as you walk through challenges in community. That's why I created the Social Impact Intensive—to give you the blueprint to: ✅ Forge strong, supportive partnerships ✅ Create an unstoppable network of changemakers ✅ Amplify your impact through collective action Register for the Social Impact Intensive Today. Book a call to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dUAcY4jC

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CREATING SMALL ISLANDS OF COHERENCE An invitation to join our community call April 10th. In these challenging times, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, I find myself drawn to those who are 'Creating Small Islands of Coherence’.  Alongside my own propensity to find them for myself and create them for others.   Back in 2017, Meg Wheatley articulated the significance of forging 'islands of sanity' in her seminal work 'Who Do We Choose To Be.'  However, the term 'sanity' now carries connotations of judgement, akin to determining who falls within the bounds of 'normalcy' and who doesn’t. Such judgements are usually coloured by personal experiences, opinions, beliefs, or perspectives, rendering them inadequate for a fair and objective evaluation. Having engaged with hundreds of leaders over four decades and convened six international summit across five countries in the past eight years, I've discovered a vital element that fosters community and propels transformation: what the Nobel Laureate Ilya Prigogine termed 'small islands of coherence’. Coherence holds significance for each of us at some juncture in our lives. Its essence lies in the dictionary's depiction: 'the integration of diverse elements, relationships, or values.'   When we discover kinship in a community whose values resonate with ours, where we feel a sense of belonging and acknowledged for our contributions, that's when we truly flourish. I've experienced this phenomenon in my own life and observed it worldwide. People naturally gravitate towards those with whom they share values, seeking connection and belonging. Leaders devote time and resources to cultivating coherence within their teams, striving to fulfil their ambitions. Connection and coherence serve as fundamental ingredients for catalysing transformation. Join us on April 10th at 5pm BST/ 6pm CET as we delve into'coherence': 🌿 Why is coherence a vital ingredient for flourishing in life?  🌿 What steps are necessary to cultivate coherence in our professional lives?  🌿 How does coherence intersect with culture change? We will explore the power of coherence and its potential to shape our lives and organizations. Save your spot by registering here: Register here: https://lnkd.in/etuHQhfu Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10th - 5:00pm BST / 6:00pm EET / 9:00am PST. #flourishing #consciousleader #coherence

A few thoughts on how we should view democracy with an everyday lens. See our latest blog post written by Najeeba Syeed.

Impressed and energized by the the keynote speech of Filipe Santos, dean of Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics at the IFERA - International Family Enterprise Research Academy Conference 2024. "Family firms are in the best position to combine value capture with value creation and community development"! Ready to support the creation of these value creating family-related ecosystems, that support the long-term sustainabily of our planet!

As we reach the last leg of Summer, I'd like to see if we can kick-start a new trend of posts about books we read over the quieter months to complement the Summer Reading Lists that circulate any time from July onward. My 'find' of the Summer has been Thinking with Trees by the Professor Jason Allen-Paisant (https://lnkd.in/eAQrnwhD). Roughly 50 poems take us on a woodland walks with political ruminations about daffodils and nature, that as a concept only became a notion for (white) wealthy classes in Europe as we amassed wealth off the back of the industrial revolution and colonialism. I'm posting this here, because my LinkedIn feeds are deliberately filled with people working on inclusion and equity and I believe that these poems can be used to help (white) Europeans who haven't understood the impacts of colonialism, post-colonialism and how it feels to work in #Brusselssowhite as a racialised person. The Professor brilliantly describes the impact that rushing dogs have on him and the feeble/unacceptable dog-owner responses such as 'but he was only trying to be friendly', and other familiar metaphoric microagressions. He delves into the concept of feeling safe in nature and how it feels to enjoy it, and how easily that is compromised when he meets another walker, especially dog walkers. Is this what it is like to enter a work place and be the only racialised person in the room, to sit through conversations about diversity and inclusion, to be strong enough to be the leader for others while all the while just wanting to get on with the job and get on with life? His poems raise these questions for me as I read them. On a connected aside, anyone who has spent any time in Brussels outside of the "European quarter" this Summer, will see it is clear that the extended Summer holiday/leisure time is still a distant privilege for many. There is still a lot of work to do. I'm looking forward to getting back to it, and using the power of these poems to kick start conversations. Available to purchase here: https://lnkd.in/eVdTsJdT #DEI #GEDI #poetryresources Wordcraft Collective Arji Manuelpillai Ophélie OMNES Shada Islam Elizabeth Kuiper Georgia Brooks Oumaïma E. #keepdreaming