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Books for nonprofit leaders, organizers, educators, and people building stronger communities. Choose a useful next read for your work, your team, or your own learning.

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The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerEmergent Strategy by adrienne maree brownThe Little Book of Conflict Transformation by John Paul Lederach
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BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

The Art of Gathering

Priya Parker

For the meeting, retreat, or community event that needs a clearer purpose and more meaningful participation.

$20.95

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WORK WITH CHANGE

Emergent Strategy

adrienne maree brown

For leaders and organizers exploring adaptation, interdependence, and a more responsive approach to collective work.

$19.95

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STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS

The Little Book of Conflict Transformation

John Paul Lederach

For people working through tension in a team or community, with attention to relationships and long-term repair.

$14.95

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The Art of Gathering

A question to bring to your team:
What do we want people to experience together that they could not experience alone?

After the conversation, choose one small action and a time to revisit it.

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Emergent Strategy

A question to bring to your team:
Where could a small, intentional change help our team adapt?

After the conversation, choose one small action and a time to revisit it.

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The Little Book of Conflict Transformation

A question to bring to your team:
What relationship needs attention beyond the immediate disagreement?

After the conversation, choose one small action and a time to revisit it.

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