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  • BOOK
  • FIVE VIRTUES
    • Proactive Compassion
    • Deep Discernment
    • Intentional Imagination
    • Inclusive Integrity
    • Creative Courage
  • AUTHORS
    • Dr. Donald Scherer
    • Carolyn Jabs
  • NEWS
    • Media Kit
  • BLOG
  • RESOURCES
  • CONTACT

Inclusive Integrity

When Things Fall Apart
When Things Fall Apart
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Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Wildfires. This has been a season of extreme events. The media present graphic images of destruction, and heartbreaking stories of people who have lost everything. Often, we also hear stories of first responders, professionals and people-on-the-scene who act … Read More

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Sustainable Blogging
Sustainable Blogging
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We started this blog one year ago, because it seemed like a promising way to bring attention to our book, Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Now, it’s time to reappraise our efforts. Most blogs are not … Read More

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Tips for Communicating in Contentious Times
Tips for Communicating in Contentious Times
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How to Communicate Effectively in Polarized Political Environments. That was the timely topic for the March meeting of the Santa Barbara chapter of the Association of Women in Communications earlier this month. Co-author, Carolyn Jabs, had the privilege of moderating … Read More

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Lessons from a River for Turbulent Times
Lessons from a River for Turbulent Times
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The inauguration of a new President is always a time of uncertainty. The American system is strong in part because it recognizes the reality of change. Each President gets a fixed amount of time to do the best he or … Read More

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After the Election…
After the Election…
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No matter what happens next week, one thing is certain. After the election, our country will need Cooperative Wisdom to recover from an especially corrosive campaign. Regardless of who wins, there will be a change in the political environment, and … Read More

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A Cooperative Feast for Sister Cities
A Cooperative Feast for Sister Cities
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It was a cooperative feast.  Edamame and guacamole, savory meatballs and delicate sushi rolls, deviled eggs and spicy chicken wings, olive bread and kale salad, cellophane noodles and Turkish delight. Santa Barbara has seven sister cities.  And once a year … Read More

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Honoring the Solar Nun
Honoring the Solar Nun
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Editor’s Note: There will be a short tribute to Sister Gonzalez before the 4:30 panel discussion led by Dr. Scherer at the Building Big Solar Conference to be held on August 25 in Bowling Green Ohio They called her the … Read More

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Over Countless Cups of Coffee
Over Countless Cups of Coffee
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Cooperative Wisdom began with a conversation. A “mature learner” found herself in a seminar being taught by an emeritus professor. He had developed an interesting approach to conflict resolution. She wanted to know more. When the semester ended, they agreed … Read More

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“Don Scherer has always embodied the best of what philosophy has to offer. In this wonderful book, he sheds light on how we can develop powerful strategies for overcoming conflict and restoring cooperation.”

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