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Enlightening Books BK COLLECTION at the Global Dialogue Center
We are pleased to welcome a new collection to our Knowledge Gallery produced in partnership with Berrett-Koehler Publishers, a community dedicated to creating a world that works for all. The collection will be dynamic with a revolving selection of books from Berrett-Koehler’s three imprints: BK Currents, BK Life, and BK Business, as well as other special offerings. The distinction in their books comes from their commitment to "Opening Up New Space." Berrett-Koehler books challenge conventional thinking, introduce new ideas, and foster positive change.
BK Business
Pioneering socially responsible, effective approaches to leading and managing organizations.
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Community
The Structure of Belonging
by Peter Block
Most of our communities are fragmented and at odds within themselves. Businesses, social services, education, and health care each live within their own worlds. Peter Block shows us how we can change the context. |
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Getting to Resolution
Turning Conflict into Collaboration
by Stewart Levine
Foreword by Joel A. Barker
New principles and new tools to show how to get to real, lasting resolution of any kind of personal, business, organizational, or community conflict.
Also see Moments of Insight
with Stewart Levine
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The Power of Collective Wisdom
and the trap of collective folly
by Alan Briskin, Sheryl Erickson, Tom Callanan, John Ott
An inspired and practical approach to developing the innate power of groups to make wise, compassionate, and creative decisions. |
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Putting Our Differences to Work
The Fastest Way to Innovation,
Leadership, and High Performance
by Debbe Kennedy, GDC Founder
Foreword by Joel A. Barker
2010 Axiom Business Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner. A practical guide for leaders and innovators at all levels that changes the prevailing rules of how to think, behave, and operate in the 21st Century, inspired by our Global Dialogue Center community. Proceeds from the book support our free and open virtual space for people throughout the world.
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BOOK Overview (pdf)
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BK Currents
Advancing social and economic justice, sustainable development, and positive change at national and global levels.
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Out of Poverty
What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail
by Paul Polak
Offers a new, innovative and proven-in-the-field approach to alleviating world poverty. Exposes flaws in traditional approaches
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The Death of Why?
The Decline of Questioning and the Future of Democracy
by Andrea Batista Schlesinger
This book argues passionately for the critical importance of inquiry to a healthy democracy.
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Women Lead the Way
Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing The World
by Linda Tarr-Whelan
Offers practical steps for women to bring their passion, brains, and background to the power tables and make life better for themselves, their company or organization and global society.
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BK Life
Helping people create positive individual change and align their lives with their aspirations for a better world.
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The Power of Purpose
Second Edition
Find Meaning, Live Longer, Better
By Richard J. Leider
Great book! Purpose fills us with passion, drive and direction. Legendary coach and vitality expert Richard Leider provides a detailed and practical process for uncovering your purpose.
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Change Your Questions,
Change Your Life
10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work
by Marilee Adams, Ph.D.
Word-of-mouth bestseller with over 75,000 sold that outlines a revolutionary technique for changing your life.
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Glow
How You Can Radiate Energy, Innovation, and Success
by Linda Gratton
Identifies three guiding principles and nine actions that will enable you to become indispensible to your organization and have a more robust, exciting, and fulfilling career.
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July 2010
Second Edition
Revised and Updated
Prisoners of Our Thoughts
Viktor Frankl's Principles for
Discovering Meaning in Life and Work
by Alex Pattakos, PhD
Foreword by Stephen R. Covey
Shows how the work of
one of the greatest thinkers
of modern times can help us find deeper, richer
meaning in our lives.
Visit Alex Pattakos'
Virtual Office at the
Global Dialogue Center
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June 2010
The Female Vision
Womens Real Power at Work
by Sally Helgesen |
Julie Johnson
Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith
Redefines what women have to offer to the world with a fresh and actionable perspective for organizations seeking to leverage women's best talents
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