Imagine a World Where…

Earlier this month we partnered with ACPA on a project for their national convention in Tampa, FL. In the marketplace of the convention we set up a booth and invited people to reflect on and respond to this statement: “Imagine a World Where…”.

And this is what happened.

At the Institute we talk about "embracing a healthy disregard for the impossible." The responses to this prompt truly brought this idea to life. Each person who contributed can see potential in the world. Our campuses, communities, and countries can be better when we embrace the possibility that contributing to the causes and people we care about will indeed create the world we imagine. And through the variety of lenses and experiences that others in our community give voice to, we become open to possibilities that we didn't even consider individually. 

Our challenge to the LeaderShape community is to remember each day how we want to see the world. To make decisions that support the creation of the world we imagine. This is how we build a just, caring, and thriving world.

To our friends who weren’t able to join us at ACPA… what is your response to this prompt? How are you helping to create that world? Tell us in the comment section.

LEI Reading List

Last week a couple of our staff members were able to participate in the 2014 Leadership Educators Institute in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a great opportunity to re-connect with friends and colleagues and to meet new folks with who are also committed to leadership. We left the program with our minds buzzing from what we learned and from the meaningful conversations in which we were able to engage. We also left with a reading (and re-reading) list to tackle. Here is a sample of the books that were recommended at LEI.

Have you read any of this books? If so, what did you think of the book? Which would you recommend to friends and colleagues? Is there one that you are planning to read yourself? Let us know in the comments below.