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"Tactics of Hope" with Wilford Welch (lecture, part 1 of 2)
Millions around the world are clear that humankind is on an unsustainable course. Social entrepreneurs are creating powerful initiatives that give us hope and possibility for the future. This session introduces you to the dynamic interventions taking place on the behalf of our planet. Become part of the solution!
- Audio Lectures
- 2009-06-21
- 01:15:01
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"Tactics of Hope" with Wilford Welch (lecture, part 2 of 2)
Millions around the world are clear that humankind is on an unsustainable course. Social entrepreneurs are creating powerful initiatives that give us hope and possibility for the future. This session introduces you to the dynamic interventions taking place on the behalf of our planet. Become part of the solution!
- Audio Lectures
- 2009-06-21
- 00:39:00
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"Difference and Diversity in the Emergent Wisdom Civilization" with Walter Link
International social entrepreneur Walter Link and Belvie Rooks explore how we can relate from our spiritual essence and common humanness while also enjoying the richness of diversity and difference. Such a stance is at the heart of moving beyond polarized identities and into the creation of a truly wise global civilization.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2006-06-07
- 01:01:27
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"Kiva Microlending" with Jessica Flannery (sample)
Have you ever wondered how you can personally make a difference and help people in developing countries? In this teleseminar, Jessica Flannery and host Matthew Gilbert talk about a practical and personal way you can help through kiva.org.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2007-12-12
- 00:03:00
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The Tactics of Hope
How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing Our World
As reports funnel in from around the globe documenting the deterioration of the environment as well as widespread poverty, disease, and human rights abuses, a perceived lack of urgency in public policy can be immensely disheartening. Tactics of Hope addresses these frustrations, by profiling the heroic deeds of 30 socially-conscious players on the world-stage.
- Publications Books
- April 30, 2008
- 256 pages
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2009 Conference: Toward a Global Shift
“Toward a Global Shift” calls forth wisdom from the four corners of the Earth and from diverse sectors of society to build a powerful field for positive, collective change. Together, we create a living experiment in personal, social, and global transformation. We hear from fascinating scientists, inspiring spiritual leaders, and social entrepreneurs, as well as from the many brilliant individuals who join in our innovative group explorations to create new frameworks for our shared future.
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"Zen and Business" with Marc Lesser (excerpt)
Matthew Gilbert and Marc Lesser, an ordained Zen priest and successful entrepreneur with a multimillion dollar business, explore the potential for combining spiritual practice and business. Marc has utilized his Zen studies in every aspect of the development of his company, Brush Dance, which he built from a small recycled-paper venture in his garage into a thriving greeting card and calendar publishing business.
- Audio Shorts
- 2006-11-08
- 00:04:49
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"Continuing the African Journey" with Coumba Touré
Hope, Innovation, and Inspiration
Coumba Touré reminds us that consciousness shift is a global phenomena. Coumba is a young 33-year-old visionary, social innovator and African social entrepreneur finding solutions to some of the most critical issues and challenges confronting the world and Africa. Coumba Touré models what it means to be a global citizen.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-01-23
- 01:11:56
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"Tactics of Hope" with Wilford Welch (teleseminar, sample)
Author, former diplomat and director of global change organizations, Wilford Welch talks with host Cassandra Vieten about social entrepreneurship. They discuss his book, Tactics of Hope in which he shares inspirational stories of average people who took action to solve problems in the world.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2009-02-11
- 00:03:00
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The Moral Molecule with Paul J. Zak
Science of Peace Week Teleseries
In this session from the Summer of Peace 2012 Telesummit's Science of Peace Week, host Cassandra Vieten talk with guest Paul J. Zak: Scientist, Author, and Founding Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2012-07-26
- 00:53:04
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The Genie in Your Genes
Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention
Your genes don't control your health or happiness outcomes; in fact many of the choices you make turn genes on or off. Author Dawson Church applies the insights of the new field of Epigenetics (epi=above, i.e. control above the level of the gene) to healing.
- Publications Books
- April 15, 2009
- 395 pages
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"Building True Wealth" with Catherine Austin Fitts
IONS Editorial Director Matthew Gilbert and guest Catherine Austin Fitts engage in a thought provoking conversation which includes the analogy of big business as a tape worm. Catherine describes what we need to be aware of in our investments to insure that we are not unintentionally feeding the 'tape worm.'
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2006-01-03
- 01:01:01
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Essential Shifts Interview: Brian Johnson
From discussions of Greek arete and the necessity for "both/and" thinking to practical advice on creating organizations that unleash our full potential, Brian ranges freely across myriad domains in his reflections on the keys to creating an outstanding life that makes a difference.
- Audio Interviews
- 2006-05-17
- 00:29:23
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Andrew Beath
ANDREW BEATH is the founder of EarthWays, which has initiated many projects to protect wilderness and assist threatened indigenous communities in South and North America. He is also the founder of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs and has started two environmental education centers for conscious activism.
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Shannon Kring Buset
Shannon Kring Buset is an award-winning writer, cook, entrepreneur, teacher, producer, and international speaker whose work has been featured on NPR, PBS, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, Lifetime, and publications including The Wall Street Journal and Redbook.
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Carol Mase, MA, DVM, Msc
CAROL MASE, MA, DVM, MSc, has an extensive education in medical and social sciences and has worked as an entrepreneur, global marketing executive, and organizational coach-consultant. She brings the “new sciences” of complexity, neuroscience, and systems thinking to business and leadership (see www.cairnconsultants.com).
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Glenn Aparicio Parry
GLENN APARICIO PARRY, president of SEED Graduate Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an educator, psychologist, and entrepreneur whose passion is reforming education into a coherent, cohesive whole. SEED
Graduate Institute offers a model of a synergistic, interconnected curriculum based in indigenous ways of knowing: www.seedgraduateinstitute.org. -
Robert L. Schwartz
Robert L. Schwartz has had two careers. As a journalist and publishing executive, he was New York Bureau Chief of Time Magazine, assistant to the publisher of Life, on the Editorial Board at Harper's magazine and on the Board of Directors of New York magazine. As an entrepreneur, he was founder and owner of the Tarrytown Conference Center. There, in addition to working with major corporations, he was joined by Margaret Mead, Joseph Campbell, and others offering a variety of programs in noetic and other nontraditional fields.