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Founded as Heartland in 1995, we are now Center for Purposeful Leadership, home to the Art of Convening! Though our name has changed, our values remain the same. At the heart of the matter in convening is purpose. We invite you to join us on this journey into new beginnings.

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REWIRING LEADERSHIP: Connecting the Dots for Sustainability and Equity
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
REWIRING LEADERSHIP: Connecting the Dots for Sustainability and Equity
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
Community Reflections from the 11/1 & 11/29 Essential Conversations with Ed Dugger
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
Community Reflections from the 11/1 & 11/29 Essential Conversations with Ed Dugger
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Third Reconstruction: Reflections from 11/29 Essential Conversation
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Third Reconstruction: Reflections from 11/29 Essential Conversation
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

…this idea of worthiness, that struggle we go through as a nation, happens all the time.

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
Thanks-living*: Practice The Art of Deep Listening
Culture, Engagement
Thanks-living*: Practice The Art of Deep Listening
Culture, Engagement

The Art of Convening can also be called The Art of Deep Listening.

[repost from 2019] This is Thanksgiving holiday week In the US. November is also Native American Heritage Month. Family, friends and neighbors may be gathering. This week, we invite you to practice the art of deep listening, as a way to connect or reconnect in new ways. We offer 3 practices and 2 exercises. Let us know how it goes!

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Culture, Engagement
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes - What we learned...
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes - What we learned...
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

11/15 Essential Conversation
The Climate Reality Project: COP26* Hopes/Learnings/Outcomes

Finding your inner climate leadership

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
With Our Mind and Heart as One, The ‘Common Good’ is Best Served
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
With Our Mind and Heart as One, The ‘Common Good’ is Best Served
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

"Possibility awaits each of us. Listen with a softened heart and open mind to hear its call. Respond with the innocence of “not knowing” and you will see for yourself beyond belief."

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Meritocracy Myth: Does a Dream Deferred Go Away?
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
The Meritocracy Myth: Does a Dream Deferred Go Away?
Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership

What happens to a dream deferred? … Does it Dry Up Like a Raisin in the Sun? Or Fester Like a Sore— and Run?

Edward Dugger III, president of Reinventure Capital and an early pioneer in impact investing, explores the intersection between the venture capital community and racial equity.

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Culture, Engagement, #responsibleinvesting, #reimagining, PurposefulLeadership, Purpose, leadership
Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Announcing New Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course!
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

NEW!! Art of Convening Self-Paced Leadership Course

Ignite Your Purpose Through the Power of Convening

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Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Summer Inspiration: Celebrating Our Amazing Interns
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

What a blast we’ve had this year with 3 of the most talented and inspired interns in CPL history:

Read more about Lily, Shea, and Kayla here.

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Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership
Essential Conversations: 5/3 Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy in Times of Unraveling
Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership

On Monday, May 3, join us to explore “Weaving Threads of Grief & Joy” in an Open Space Format

Through the magic of Zoom rooms*, you can self-select to choose the focus that interests you for a "deeper dive" conversation.

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Culture, Engagement, purpose, PurposefulLeadership