Virtual events at the Global Dialogue Center
The Global Dialogue Center is a virtual gathering place for people throughout the world with a focus on leadership, professional and personal development. We have a strong belief that people who are thinking, questioning, exploring new ideas and spending meaningful time together make more effective leaders in organizations, businesses, governments and in other places of influence throughout the world. In turn, they can be powerful catalysts for creating a better world than we know today.
For this reason, we are redefining what a “virtual event” is around the world. We’ve learned from all of you that people want to think, question, learn, explore ideas, but how you want to participate takes many forms ---- including written interviews, audio programs, podcasts, visual exhibits, online seminars, blogs, forums and dialogues, as well as other emerging innovations for conversation and exchange of ideas. Our virtual events programs continue to be a work-in-progress with new offerings under development ---- we look forward to continuing to bring people together with inspiring thought-leaders in many ways.
We welcome your ideas and suggestions.
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Leadership by Example
A Conversation with Frances Hesselbein
founding President and CEO, Leader to Leader Institute (formerly Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management); recipient of the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom.
An Online global gathering REPLAY
This very special online event attracted over 750 participants that contributed in some way, representing 36 countries, and over 400 companies and organizations around the world. It was brought to you by the Global Dialogue Center in partnership with Leader to Leader Institute in New York.
Follow the link below for the audio/video replay and other related resources.
Go to Event REPLAY
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Leadership | INNOVATION | Diversity | Inclusion at work...
Tactics of Innovation:
How to Get Buy-In for NEW IDEAS Webinar
What’s your greatest challenge in introducing your new thinking and new ideas? Over 2500 people told us. Learn how to overcome resistance to change with futurist Joel Barker and communications consultant, Debbe Kennedy.
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From the Women’s Gallery...
Interview with Jessica Roemischer
pianist and music educator
A visual self-learning exhibit above serves as a prelude to our very special conversation with Jessica Roemischer. Includes recorded music and
video.
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Shift in Action -- ConverZations that Matter
a program of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
a teleseminar hosted by Belvie Rook
Interview with Debbe Kennedy,
author of Putting Our Differences to Work
Learn more and listen
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The Perry Peacock Movie (4 minutes of sheer delight!)
Inspired by the bestselling book
Peacock in the Land of Penguins
by B.J. Gallagher Hateley and Warren H. Schmidt.
Produced by simple truths.com:
Watch it!
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The Small Business Advocate Radio Show
with Jim Blasingame
Interviews with Debbe Kennedy, Founder, Global Dialogue Center
Author, Putting Our Differences to Work, **2010 Axiom Business Book Award Winner**
Debbe Kennedy is part of the SBA Brain Trust. She regularly joins Jim Blasingame to talk about small business topics, including innovations in customer experience, big changes, and the power of putting differences to work.
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New Business Thinking: The Search for a Meaningful Contribution...a conversation with Christopher Kenny
A fresh perspective on leadership, business and life with a focus on purpose and his search for a meaningful contribution, offering four compelling questions that could help you set a new direction.
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Moments of Insight COLLECTION at the Global Dialogue Center
NEW GDC exclusive audio learning series designed to bring you leading thought-leader knowledge; it's on-the-go leadership, professional and personal development. In our inaugural three programs, get updated on current events in the world, enhance your search for meaning and learn from a woman executive about the significance of diversity and inclusion in the marketplace, workplace and community with compelling message from NY Times bestselling author, John Perkins; author, Dr. Alex Pattakos; and Emily Duncan, former Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Company. Learn more and listen in... |
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Zen of Business Administration
...An Interview 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.
Buy book from Amazon.com
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Light in the Dark: A Tribute to Viktor Frankl
with a poem by Sara Robinson
This moving portrayal includes a reading by the author creating an extraordinary self-learning experience you won't want to miss.
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Leadership: Best Advice You Ever Got
...a conversation with author, Paul B. Thornton
Paul shares insights from his latest book that includes a collection of "best ever advice" from CEOs, coaches, consultants, presidents, professors, politicians, and religious leaders.
Buy book from Amazon.com
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WORKING TOGETHER:
A podcast series that will help you become a more effective leader
We are proud to introduce a professional and personal development audio/podcast series with Debbe Kennedy, author and founder of the Global Dialogue Center and Leadership Solutions Companies.
"Working Together" is a personal, but practical exploration of the realities of collaboration, influence and innovation in a world that is full of differences.
Minimizing the Impact of Change: Focusing on People
Consideration for Others: Learning to Think Mutualistically
The Perpetual Cycle of Action: Achieving Results Together
Rewarding Great Collaborations: 10 Ways to Recognize and Refresh Winning Relationships
Available now
See the new visual self-guided tour!
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Women in the Lead presents...
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LOOKING BACK; LOOKING FORWARD : A Woman's Journey
An intimate personal interview with Emily Duncan, trailblazer, big sister, wife and hiker---she is also Vice President, Culture and Diversity for Hewlett-Packard Company worldwide.
Listen to PODCAST
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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 an inspiring perspective on the important role we each play in creating the future.
Podcast interview
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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 Dr. 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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We Came to the
HABITAT JAM
...celebrating three remarkable days in history
Knowledge Gallery at the Global Dialogue Center presents a self-learning exhibit about a first in history when 39,000 people from 158 countries came together online for 72 hours to change the world. Includes a visual tribute exhibit, video short, and other resources that mark this milestone. Produced through the visionary partnership of the Government of Canada, United Nations - Habitat Programme, and IBM. |
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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.
Listen now 24:00 (13.8MB MP3)
Learn more about BIAFRA, the need and how you can help. |
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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)
Interfaith Radio
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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.
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A Conversation with John Perkins
Global Dialogue Center Exclusive!
Celebrating the release of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man in paperback, 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 st ory 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.
Listen now (56 min.)
Global Dialogue Center Community members joining John Perkins...
- Jan Coleman, investment banker for sustainable/green projects/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)
ALSO...visit John Perkins BLOG...
www.globaldialoguecenter.blogs.com/johnperkins |
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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.
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Women in the Lead presents...
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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 a powerful advocate for women’s health, while setting an example for us all about what it means to follow one's heart. |
Also features...
Listen to PODCAST:
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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THE KNOWLEDGE GALLERY at the Global Dialogue Center presents...
FIVE REGIONS OF THE FUTURE online self-learning exhibit: now showing
A self-learning exhibit blazing a new trail, introducing Joel Barker’s and Scott Erickson’s groundbreaking discoveries and their new book. The exhibit takes you on a visual walk through the key points of this landmark contribution to the 21st Century.
See the exhibit now
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PODCAST FIVE REGIONS OF THE FUTURE Audio-Podcast
Interview with famed futurist, filmmaker and author, Joel A. Barker and co-author, Scott W. Erickson
Listen to the interview now ...
Also see Joel Barker's POWER OF VISION contribution at the Global Dialogue Center's KNOWLEDGE GALLERY Exhibit honoring Viktor Frankl's life and work. |
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Women in the Lead presents...
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A personal conversation with Dr. Helen Fisher, Ph.D
Author, The First Sex: The Natural Talents of Women and How They are Changing the World
Dr. Helen Fisher, Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University 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.
Listen to PODCAST
Learn more about Women in the Lead |
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Review the inventory of our Global Dialogue Center audio-podcasts throughout our site.
Review our list.
Learn more about podcasting. |
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Middle East Peace Talks:
Fulfilling a vision of acceptance, understanding
and mutual respect
Interfaith Encounter Association - Jerusalem, Israel
Personal interview with with Dr. Yehuda Stolov, Executive Director with an inspiring look at the power of dialogue among people.
"...for nearly two years, all they knew of the others was through the media. Namely: The other wanted to kill them. ...in a bit more than 24 hours from the first contact, they sang together, danced together and were telling jokes with one another. When the time came to say farewell, everybody was hugging each other and was sad to go back to the outside reality."
Interview
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The Wholehearted Journey: An interview with Denise Bissonnette
Author, The Wholehearted Journey: Bringing Qualities of Soul to Everyday Life and Work
Interview
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The Power of One: Insights of Leadership from Nelson Mandela
Learning from his leadership example.
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