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33 episodes
since March 10, 2025
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What if the way our organizations are designed is the root cause of our biggest social and environmental crises?  Shann Turnbull challenges conventional governance ideas, revealing how shifting from top-down control to decentralized, self-governing structures can unlock resilience, equity, and sust…

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Most of us underestimate just how many choices we really have—especially when it comes to acting with integrity in complex systems.  Mary Gentile reveals how understanding our deep human desire for meaning and belonging can unlock the courage to voice our values, even in the most intimidating envir…
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