A Science of Change

In honor of Black History Month I skipped other chapters in my Diveristy without Dogma book and went directly to the chapter on history, which mostly is focused on the history of racism in the US. Please note that this chapter is only one elelment in a much larger social science framework for how to have dialgue about, learn about, and take action on any kind of prejudice. I highly recommend listening to my earlier podcast on the framework in Diversity without Dogma, to help put this talk into context.

Family of Origin work is an important part of my colleagues and my leadership development methodology. This two part podcast explains that in more detail and then, using interview questions created by Brenda Kerr Minno, I demonstrate a Family of Origin interview by conducting one with my 95yo father.

Family of Origin work is an important part of my colleagues and my leadership development methodology. This two part podcast explains that in more detail and then using interview questions created by Brenda Kerr Minno, I demonstrate a Family of Origin interview by conducting one with my 95yo father.

A far ranging and lively conversation with Greg Crosby, an internationally renowned speaker and social scientist.

A conversation with OD practitioner and author Peter Altschul who provides a rich and unique perspective on DEI, disabilities, emotional intelligence, and life.

Michael Papanek joins us to talk about his grandfather's theories and life, as well as his own unique approach to business consulting and coaching.

Gilmore Crosby explores Emotional Intelligence as described in his book, Spirituality and Emotional Intelligence. The Crosby EQ model discussed here uniquely integrates individual and systems thinking, and is a foundational element in the author's leadership and organization development work.

Gil Crosby interviews Dr. John Scherer about how he became part of the original faculty and a creative force within the Leadership Institute of Spokane/Seattle (LIOS), the world's first T-group based OD graduate program. After his 9 years with LIOS John went on to create his own unique approach to OD and Leadership Development, and continues to do so to this day via a network of colleagues around the world.

Gilmore Crosby talks about the change methods of Kurt Lewin, using his 2022 publication, "A Scientific Method of Change," (OD Review, Vol 54, No.3).

Gil Crosby interviews Dr. Ron Short about the creation of the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS), a T-group based OD graduate program. Ron has known Gil since Gil's early teens, and describes how LIOS was brought into being in part during a conversation under the plum tree in Gil's childhood backyard. Ron was unique in conceptualizing family systems and other theory so it could be applied to practical matters, and in doing the hard work of organizing the LIOS experiential curriculum so it could meet the standards of host academic bodies such as Whitworth College and of the State of Washington.