Transformative Conversations A Guide to Mentoring Communities Among Colleagues in Higher Education

Praise for Transformative Conversations "In the 'superstorm' of writings about the crisis in highereducation this little gem of a book stands out like a mindfulnessbell. It calls us back to the only thing that trulymatters—the energy and wisdom buried in the minds and heartsof dedicated educators." —Diana Chapman Walsh,president emerita, Wellesley College; trustee emerita, AmherstCollege; member of the MIT Corporation "This book is revolutionary! It is about transforming the veryessence of higher education through the power of authenticconversation, knowing that as the people within the institutionevolve, the institution will transform." —Patricia andCraig Neal, The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement inMeetings, Gatherings, and Conversations; founders, HeartlandInc. "This is a radical story about how to create a more intimate andrelational culture inside the halls of higher education.... forthose who long for higher education to return from the abyss ofsiloed isolation to its original charter as a cooperative learninginstitution committed to developing the whole person in service ofthe common good." —Peter Block, FlawlessConsulting and Abundant Community Transformative Conversations offers guidance to helpreaders create and sustain Formation Mentoring Communities, wherefaculty, staff, and administrators can speak openly and honestly tothe heart of their work as educators and human beings.