john a. powell, author of The Power of Bridging, explains what bridging is (and what it isn't) and why it is necessary
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john a. powell, author of The Power of Bridging, explains what bridging is (and what it isn't) and why it is necessary
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Ellen talks with john a. powell about his book, The Power of Bridging, and the concept of bridging and the importance of recognizing our interconnectedness. john explains the harmful practices of breaking and othering and explores the bridging necessary for rural, urban, and suburban communities. john also shares ways individuals and leaders can foster a bridging mindset.
Please Note:
The Bush Foundation is offering free copies of john's book,The Power of Bridging to anyone in their grantmaking region—Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Request your copy here.
More Information:
john a. powell Bio, https://belonging.berkeley.edu/john-powell
Othering and Belonging Institute, https://belonging.berkeley.edu/
Belonging Without Othering: How We Save Ourselves and the World, https://belonging.berkeley.edu/belonging-without-othering
Belonging Without Othering Podcast with john a. powell and Stephen Menendian, https://belonging.berkeley.edu/podcast-belonging-without-othering
Episode Highlights:
04:20 The Reality of Interconnectedness
11:59 Defining Othering and Breaking
18:41 The Consequences of Othering
35:32 Bridging and Belonging: A Path Forward
44:40 Challenges and Misconceptions of Bridging
54:05 The Role of Leaders in Bridging
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