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Broadcast October 27, 2022 You know what I love most about sociocracy? That I as leader can be gone, and things still move forward. I’m with a board retreat (of another organization) right now, and still so many wonderful things are happening. That is also THANKS TO PEOPLE LIKE YOU who are contributing to SoFA…

Broadcast Thursday, October 13 Help us point out a few special events coming up this fall: Children — Do the educators in your life already know about sociocracy? Point out to them that sociocracy works with children too, and that Hope is teaching a class on October 22 & 29. Communities — Those of you…

Broadcast October 1, 2022 Many great events are coming up, with the German conference, the intentional communities conference, and a webinar with Otto Scharmer in planning! Also, see the new articles! After some soul searching and number crunching, General Circle approved another round of the updated budget. Here’s the situation in my words. Our expenses…

Broadcast September 15, 2022 The biggest topic on my SoFA-related mind, honestly, is currently our budget. General Circle is trying to figure out how to make sustainable decisions in a context where so many great things could use funding. And yet, we have to make choices that reflect our priorities and values. For me, it’s…

Broadcast September 1, 2022 I assume you’ve already seen the impact report, but it was summer in the northern hemisphere so let me make sure. The impact report is a once-a-year opportunity to highlight what has been achieved in the last 12 months. Celebrations! More good news! As you may have heard, SoFA has an…

Hey there! Training Circle is inviting all SoFA members to join one of the Advanced Facilitation classes for free. The coupon code is YaySoFA2022. The class is all scenario work — we break into small groups and go through facilitation role play after role play. And if you have already done the class, here’s the…

Broadcast July 21, 2022 Hey! Like so many of us, I caught COVID and was out for 2 weeks. Glad it’s over! It’s summer where I am, and that means things are slowing down which is delightful. Being sick, I’ve thought a lot about the value of slowing down, of not-functioning, not-performing, and things not…

Are you looking for some extra hours and income? In this next iteration of growth, Finance Circle is looking for a financial manager. Ideally, that person knows and understands SoFA. Is it you? Find more info below. That’s it from now — I’m sick at home! Be well, everyone else! In this broadcast:  Job openings…

Broadcast on Saturday, June 21, 2022 Hey friends, I feel kind of torn right now — on the one hand, I like when things slow down a bit during the summer (in the northern hemisphere). Then again, things are moving nicely right now — for example, our two upcoming classes are sold out! General Circle…