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Video Footage of Robert Greenleaf's Call for a Theology of InstitutionsAn important part of the work of Seeing Things Whole is its effort encourage theological thinking and writing about the nature and purpose of institutions. The original invitations to pursue this work around a theology of institutions came independently from two individuals who never, as far as we know, knew one another. Jitsuo Morikawa was leader in the American Baptist church and spoke passionately about the importance of evoking and provoking (institutions) "to a fresh discovery and discernment of their true purpose and calling." Robert Greenleaf, who had in his earlier writings laid the conceptual groundwork which introduced servant leadership, also called for a theology of institutions, saying If a better society it to be built, one that is more just and more loving, one that provides opportunity for its people, then the most open course is to raise both the capacity to serve and the performance as servant of existing major institutions. Now we have video footage of Robert Greenleaf, in which he makes his case for importance of developing a theology of institutions. We invite you to enjoy it with us. STW to Present at the Max De Pree Center for LeadershipSTW Board chair, Jim Emrich will be presenting the work of STW at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership in Pasadena, California in November of 2010. STW Presents at Nonprofit Leadership ConferenceSTW Board members, Diane Nettifee and Tom Morgan joined four other nonprofit leaders in presenting a session entitled Values-Led Leadership: Fuel for Your Sustainability at the 2010 Nonprofit Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The session explored how values-led leadership requires a commitment to thoughtful reflection on complex challenges, including the needs of all effected stakeholders. Participants were introduced to the Seeing Things Whole three-fold model as a framework for exploring and aligning core values with the work of nonprofit organizations. The role of values in building effective, ethical and enduring organizations was the primary focus of the presentation. STW at Morehouse CollegeSTW Board Chair, Jim Emrich, met with Dr. Melvina King of the Leadership Center at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, to explore connections between the work of Seeing Things Whole and the leadership model which Morehouse has developed. The model, created by Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, focuses on character, civility and community, and has servant-leadership as a core element. The vision of the Leadership Center at Morehouse College is to be a preeminent academic center for the study and practice of leadership that fosters and sustains an inclusive, global civil society where justice is tempered by integrity, compassion and courage. STW Announces an eBook collection of papers on Theology of InstitutionsIn the Spring of 2009, Seeing Things Whole, The John A Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought at the University of St. Thomas and the Center for Faith and Learning at Augsburg College called for academics in the fields of philosophy, theology and management to participate in a seminar on the theology of institutions. The purpose of the seminar was to contribute to the development of a growing body of thought and writing through presenting papers which offer a basis for reflecting from the perspective of religious faith and spiritual tradition on the nature and purpose of institutions to support those who would serve as regenerative agents operating both within and outside of organizations. The resulting collection of original papers, entitled Toward A Theology of Institutions, are now available as an easy-to-navigate eBook. STW Announces Bill Drath as Keynote for Fall Conference Sunday Morning SessionSTW is pleased to announce Bill Drath as the keynote reflector for the Sunday morning session of the 2010 Seeing Things Whole Fall Conference. Bill is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. Over the course of thirty years at CCL, Bill established the publication function, founded the periodical now known as Leadership in Action, was on the team that did the research behind CCL's Awareness Program for Executive Excellence, and helped develop the original version of the Looking Glass Experience Program. He has written numerous articles and book chapters and is author of the book The Deep Blue Sea: Rethinking the Source of Leadership (2001, Jossey-Bass). Bill's current interests involve exploring leadership as a collective activity. He is part of a team at CCL that is framing leadership as an organizational capacity to create direction, alignment, and commitment.
STW Announces its Life Value Frames ResourceSTW is pleased to announce the availability of its newest resource, Life Value Frames: Developing Your Moral Compass. The workbook is part of STW's Whole People, Whole Leaders suite of resources designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders to see things whole. Life Value Frames guides an individual through the process of discovering and articulating the personal core values. STW Round Table Organization Begins Core Values Walk-AboutZoar Outdoor, a member organization of STW's Boston Area Round Table, is beginning a series of Core Values Walk-Abouts. In these Walk-Abouts, Zoar department managers have been assigned responsibility for two of Zoar's core values, which will be the focus of their attention over the next several weeks. During this time, they will gather stories of how these values are being lived out in compelling ways, notice policies and practices which reinforce these values within the life of their organization, and take note of moments when their values may be unintentionally compromised. The effort is an attempt to bring fresh attention to Zoar's core values, which have been in place for several years now. Tom Morgan introduces STW to United International College in Zhuhai, ChinaSTW Board member Tom Morgan met with Edmund Kwok, founder of United International College in Zhuhai, China. The conversation explored the relevance of STW's Three-Fold Model of Organizational Life and Whole Person, Whole Leader series for UIC's whole student learning focus, and as a resource for engaging Chinese business leaders. Tom Morgan brings STW Resources to Augsburg CollegeSTW Board member Tom Morgan is using STW's new resource WholeLife Aspirations and Goals: Connecting Your Life Purpose to Your Life Choices in the course "Vocation and the Meaning of Success," the Keystone course in the Business Administration curriculum. The resource is part of STW's Whole Person, Whole Leader series. STW To Present at Greenleaf Center Healthcare ConferenceSTW will join colleagues from Catholic Healthcare Partners and the Center for Creative Leadership in offering a presentation at the Greenleaf Healthcare Conference on October 26-27 of 2010. The conference is sponsored by the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership and will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information about the conference, go to http://www.greenleaf.org/healthcare/index.html Michael Naughton Brings STW to the Ministry Leadership CenterSTW Board member, Michael Naughton, introduced STW's Three-Fold Model of Organizational Life to participants at the Ministry Leadership Center in Sacramento, California. The Ministry Leadership Center is a collaboration of five different Catholic Healthcare Systems. The Three-Fold Model was offered as a framework for exploring how Catholic Social Principles might be more fully operationalized in the day-to-day life and management of these healthcare systems. Catholic Healthcare Partners Taps STWSTW has begun work with Catholic Healthcare Partners, a large Catholic healthcare system serving predominantly lower-income urban communities. STW will work with CHP in its leadership formation program to strengthen the link between CHP's mission and core values and operational planning and decision-making. CHP was drawn to STW's experience in integrating theological reflection among employees of diverse belief systems with reflection on concrete organizational challenges. STW at Zoar OutdoorSTW's David Specht led a three-session leadership development program at Zoar Outdoor. Zoar is an outdoor recreation company in Western Massachusetts whose programs feature white water sports and a zip-line canopy tour. They are a member of STW's Boston Round Table. The leadership development program featured STW's new resource, WholeLife Aspirations and Goals: Connecting Your Life Purpose to Your Life Choices. Jim Emrich brings STW to Georgia Tech UniversitySTW's Board Chair, Jim Emrich, delivered a guest lecture at Georgia Tech University in a course on Servant Leadership, Values and Systems. The lecture explored Robert Greenleaf's understanding of entheos (deep spirit), and urged students to undertake the hard work of making their own values conscious, shared and lived. The lecture and conversation that followed also explored the relationship of values-centered people and values-driven organizations. These same students will be using STW's Whole Life Aspirations and Goals workbook as a resource in completing their course term papers. STW Returns to Trinity Conference Center for 2010 Fall ConferenceSTW's 2010 Fall Conference (October 22-24) will feature a return to Trinity Conference Center in West Cornwall, Connecticut. The setting features comfortable accommodations and meeting spaces, delicious food in a scenic rural setting in the Southern Berkshires. All of these features make it a favorite venue for STW Conference alumni. STW Announces WholeLife Aspirations and Goals WorkbookSTW is pleased to announce its newest resource, WholeLife Aspirations and Goals: Connecting Your Life Purpose to Your Life Choices. This 32 page workbook guides the reader through a process of reflection on personal mission, and an exploration of your aspirations and goals within eight different arenas in your life. The workbook is the second to be released in the Whole People, Whole Leaders suite of resources, designed to support the formation of leaders skilled in the art of seeing things whole. A few months ago, STW released the first resource in this suite, A Three-Fold Model for Seeing Things Whole in Everyday Life and Work. Diane Nettifee Brings STW to St. Catherine's UniversitySTW Board member, Diane Nettifee, is teaching a course on Leadership and Spirituality in the Masters of Organizational Leadership program at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Diane has brought STW's Three-Fold Model of Organizational Life into her course curriculum, and her class process features weekly round tables where students hold one another in trust around challenges presented by classmates. Twin Cities Round Table Launches 2010 SeasonThe Twin Cities Round Table begins its 5th season of gathering participating organizations and their leadership teams for a series of sessions exploring real-time challenges in light of core values. Participating organizations include Immedia, Heraeus Medical Components, Innovize, Quality Bicycle Products and Reell Precision Manufacturing. The Round Table is led by Magis Ventures' Diane Nettifee, a member of STW's Board. STW at Landry's Leadership Institute 2010For the third consecutive year, Seeing Things Whole led a professional development strand at Landry's Leadership Institute. The Institute is a five day professional development series for members of the management team at Landry's Bicycles. This year STW presented a strand on the theme of Whole People, Whole Leaders featuring work with STW's new resource, WholeLife Aspirations and Goals: Connecting Your Life Purpose to Your Life Choices. These sessions were led by STW's David Specht and Dick Broholm. |
Monday, July 26, 2010Seeing Things Whole on-site with Catholic Healthcare Partners and the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC. Thursday, August 12, 2010STW's Boston Round Table meets for a session with beingmeta. Tuesday, September 14, 2010STW's Twin Cities Round Table meets for a session with Reell Precision Manufacturing. Thursday, September 23, 2010STW's Boston Round Table meets for a session with Pollak. Friday, October 22 - Sunday, October 24, 2010STW's 2010 Fall Conference. Learn more about the 2010 Fall Conference here. Tuesday-Wednesday, October 26-27, 2010STW presents at the Greenleaf Healthcare Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Thursday, November 11, 2010STW's Boston Round Table meets for a session with Zoar Outdoor. Tuesday, December 7, 2010STW's Boston Round Table meets for a session with Landry's Bicycles.
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