All social change begins with a conversation.

Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn't change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what's possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster critical connections. We don't need to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new knowledge, practices, courage and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

I've wanted to see beyond the Western, mechanical view of the world and see what else might appear when the lens was changed

A world based on machine images is a world filled with boundaries. In a machine, every piece knows its place.

Organizations are now confronted with two sources of change: the traditional type that is initiated and managed; and external changes over which no one has control.

All social change begins with a conversation.

Power in organizations is the capacity generated by relationships. It is an energy that comes into existence through relationships.