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The Spirit of Institutions

 

A friend of mine, Michael Bischoff, is taking a year’s sabbatical and doing research on the spirit of institutions.  He has begun a blog where he reports and reflects on what he is learning. The Spirit of Institutions  It overlaps in some ways with City House’s work on The Inner Leadership Program, where we invite mainstream leaders into relationships where they are mentored by someone on the margins of society. The premise of this program is that relationships with persons on the margins will lead them beyond their ego and the achievement / success stage of leadership.

MIchael was a learner in that pilot program this fall, and he was mentored by Charles Simmons, an ex-felon. Michael interviews Charles in this video on his blog.

Charles Simmons: Spirituality and Leadership

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2 Responses to “The Spirit of Institutions”

  1. Michael Bischoff Says:
    December 26th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks for this link, Tom. I’m very grateful for the many ways that you and the others at City House have shaped and deepened my understanding of leadership and spirituality. I look forward to continuing to be shaped through my connections with City House.

  2. Tom Allen Says:
    December 28th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    Hi Michael,

    The feeling is mutual. I love the work you are doing in this area.

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