“This has been a very important session for me today. Thank you for the idea of slowing down, not making change as quickly as I feel compelled to do so often.” – Community leader

“Thank you for all the deep thinking you’ve helped me do today.” – Adaptive leadership training participant

“When we unpacked a situation in our backyard today, I realized I sometimes get hung up on solving the problem. But through systems thinking, I saw how even the biggest issues – gun control, racism, climate change – are deeply…

“…systems thinking is not just mind candy – it’s very practically useful… the way we talk about these community issues matters a whole lot.”  – Adaptive leadership training participant

“…my aha moment is that… listening and being is part of adaptability… choosing how we respond instead of always reacting.” – Adaptive leadership training participant

 “Understanding the lower and higher level leverage points [of complex adaptive systems]… opened up a whole new line of thinking for me.” – Adaptive leadership training participant

“My big a-has… were that the both-and mindset… staying out of polarity and a binary way of thinking… multiple realities can be valid at the same time.” – Adaptive leadership training participant

“People want help when you have a good heart and come from a good place.  But trauma can prohibit people from receiving help — in this group it has been named and explained.” – Collaborative member

“The time we have spent being reflective teaches one to slow down and be present.  I have found value in these types of interactions – both professionally and personally.” – Community member

“You helped me so much. Words cannot describe how much you have helped me. Those techniques you did with me were all life-changing. I am beyond grateful for you.” – Resilience workshop participant