Theory U: Leading from the Future as it Emerges;
The Social Technology of Presencing
by C. Otto Scharmer
"We live in an era of intense conflict and massive institutional failures, a time of painful endings and of hopeful beginnings. It is a time that feels as if something profound is shifting and dying while something else, as the playwright and Czech president, Vaclav Havel, put it, wants to be born."

Building the Road as You Walk It:
Community Partnerships that Work
by Mike Green
"In every segment of community life there is a new understanding: when a growing circle of people work together in community partnership, they have the power to address important problems and to achieve the goals they want. Strong communities know that they need everyone to give their gifts if the community is to thrive. It is true: there is no one we don't need."
Spiritual Activism and Liberation Spirituality: Pathways to Collective Liberation
by Claudia Horwitz and Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
"There is a new culture of activism taking form in the world—a new paradigm for how we work, how we define success, how we integrate the fullness of who we are and what we know into the struggle for justice. Activists are being asked to examine our current historical moment with real intimacy, with fresh eyes, fire, and compassion."

Resolving the Dilemma of Work-Life Balance: Developing Life Maps
 by Mark Hollingworth
"The reality is that most of us have blindly accepted society's definition of success and have been only too willing to build a life in and around work. In many organizations and on the cocktail, MBA or Chamber of Commerce circuits, it is admired to be the one who is first-to-arrive and last-to-leave the office, the one who takes work home and who works at the cottage on weekends; it is admired to be the one whose life is completely out of balance."
Eight Fearless Questions
 by Meg Wheatley
"What is there to fear about fear? I don't know the answer to that question yet. So, I just ask you to consider it. But, it seems to me that a lot of our fear is based on wanting to protect and defend ourselves. And a lot of fear arises when we're so focused on ourselves that we lose our engagement with the world."
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 From the Field
Creating an Intergenerational Ripple around the World
by Lyn Hartley
"'It's important to bring people together across traditional boundaries,' reflects Juanita Brown, 'and age and stage of life are one of the key ones in Western societies. I realized that if we could create the space for authentic dialogue and collaboration across the generations, we'd perhaps discover a tremendous force for social change that could make a real difference to our common future.'"

Leaving a Mark
 A Retirement Ceremony Hosted by Toke Moeller, Barbara Bash, Diana Baker, and Jan Hein van Joolen.
On April 18, 2006, a special retirement ceremony for Jan Hein van Joolen took place at ABN AMRO Bank in Amsterdam.



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Shambhala Insights
What About Me?
 by Sakyong Mipham
We all belong to the family of the Rigdens. Basic goodness, the shimmering brilliance of our being, is as clear as a mountain lake."
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Program Updates
The 2007 Authentic Leadership Summer Program will take place June 24-30 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you are not already on the Institute mailing list and would like to receive updates, click here. Commit to attend before October 1 and be eligible for a discounted fee of CAD$2,000/ US$1,795. A 50% deposit will secure your place and is fully refundable before November 1. The fee after October 1 increases by CAD$400. To sign up, click here.

Hunter Lovins' PowerPoint presentation from the 2006 Summer Program entitled "Three Drivers of Global Change" is now available.

Experience the magic of the circle, brush, and sword at an Authentic Leadership workshop in Germany, December 5-8, 2006. Register by October 15 for a registration discount.

On December 9, 2006, join a dialogue at beautiful Hotel Heinsheim in southern Germany to explore this question: "How could we further connect and amplify existing and emerging trends in authentic leadership and social innovation taking place in Europe at this time?" There is no charge for this dialogue. Contact Ryan Watson if you are interested in joining.
Announcements from friends and partners
Join a Berkana Learning Journey to Southern Africa this November or Mexico in March. Berkana Learning Journeys connect us deeply with the people, culture, and rhythms of communities around the world that share our commitment to making a difference. Visit www.berkana.org for more information.

Leading with Purpose, Values and Vision, facilitated by Judy Johnson and Ella McQuinn, will take place at Oceanstone outside Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 5-6, 2006. Cost: $695 includes meals and accommodations. Download the flyer here.

An Art of Hosting training will take place in Boulder, November 18-20, led by Toke Moeller, Sera Thompson, Marianne Knuth, and Tim Merry. This workshop is for all those who aspire to work with groups in more interactive, engaging and effective ways. Visit www.artofhosting.org for more information.

The Five Wisdoms Institute announces Five Wisdoms @ Work training in Minneapolis this fall. This two-year training is for health caregivers, educators, organizational leaders and anyone else interested in deepening their wisdom in order to better serve others and the world. Please visit http://www.fivewisdomsinstitute.com/wisdomatwork.asp.

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The Shambhala Institute goes to Europe. "Authentic Leadership: Empowering the Journey with Circle, Brush and Sword," will take place December 5-8, 2006, at Hotel Heinsheim south of Frankfurt, Germany. Register before October 15 for a reduced rate.
This workshop will be followed by a one-day dialogue for anyone engaged in transformative leadership or change initiatives in Europe.

Pre-register for the 2007 Authentic Leadership Summer Program before October 1 and secure your intention while taking advantage of the lowest registration fee of the year. Program dates: June 24-30, 2007.
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Hi! This is Michael Glatze, Community Outreach and Host for the Friends of the Shambhala Institute. Thanks to the following Friends, who helped make this issue of Fieldnotes possible: John D. Baker, Gretel Bakker, Carolyn M. Baldwin, Barbara Bash, Patricia Bodzioch, Rachel Boechler, Maria Cristina d'Arce, Philip Darmos, Nancy Eagan, Debbie Frieze, Dwight Gaudet, Kristen Gemeny, Mirimba Giam, Geralyn Gorshing, Danny Graham, Virginia Hamilton, Olivia Hansen, Alice Haspray, Rob Johnson, Peggy Larson, Patricia Lundkvist, B. Scotia MacKay, Jane Masters, Toke Moller, Monica Nissen, Elsie Ritzenhein, Steve Ryman, Heidi Nobantu Saul, Brent Scott, Bob Stilger, Kathy Sullivan, Brian Sumner, Nadine Tanner, Georgina Veldhorst, Germaine Watts, Laura Weisel, Diane Willemse. If you would like to be a Friend of the Shambhala Institute, please click here.

Why Fieldnotes? This newsletter arose from the inspiration to make visible what is otherwise invisible — the rich field of connection, dialogue, and activity that is arising around the Institute's Authentic Leadership programs. This field now extends far beyond the programs themselves, in both time and place. This newsletter also provides a forum for people who are pioneering the emerging field of what could be called "authentic" or "transformative" leadership. It is published bi-monthly.

We'd like to hear from you. Michael Glatze and Lyn Hartley invite your feedback, letters, and submissions. The submission deadline for each issue is the 15th of the previous month. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and space. Please include your daytime contact information. Please send us an e-mail at editor@shambhalainstitute.org.

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Fieldnotes is a publication of the Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Shambhala Institute.