In this episode of the RE:Generation Collective podcast, Silke von Brockhausen engages with Mansi Jasuja to explore the concept of regeneration in the context of the United Nations and beyond. They discuss the importance of participatory leadership, the Art of Hosting, and the need for a heart-centered approach to leadership. Mansi shares her insights on the necessity of organizational rebirth, the role of joy and beauty in work culture, and the significance of decolonization in creating inclusive environments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening to communities, fostering fluidity in organizational structures, and implementing daily practices for personal and collective regeneration.

Connect with Mansi and learn more about Art of Hosting:

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansijasuja/ | ArtofHosting.org | www.aohnetherlands.org

Takeaways

• Regeneration is about rebirth and returning to our essence.
• We are at a critical moment where serious choices must be made.
• The art of hosting emphasizes collective intelligence and human connection.
• Facilitation is linear; hosting is about relationships and sense-making.
• Heart-centered leadership focuses on service and community well-being.
• Organizations need to let go of outdated structures to regenerate.
• A wisdom council could replace hierarchical leadership in the UN.
• Fluidity in systems allows for better communication and connection.
• Communities should lead their own regeneration efforts post-conflict.
• Joy and beauty are essential for a thriving organizational culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Regeneration and the UN

03:10 Understanding Regeneration: A Personal Perspective

05:51 The Art of Hosting: A New Approach to Facilitation

09:08 Participatory Leadership in Organizations

12:09 Heart-Centered Leadership: A New Paradigm

14:56 The Need for Organizational Transformation

17:54 Imagining a New UN: A Wisdom Council Approach

20:53 The Interstitium: Fluidity in Organizational Structures

24:03 Rebuilding After Conflict: Listening to Communities

27:02 Joy and Beauty in Organizational Culture

29:46 Decolonization: Bringing Wholeness Back to Work

32:47 Daily Practices for Regeneration

36:07 Conclusion and Future Connections