If Shackleton can survive in the Antarctic I'm sure we can meet & build community during our Canadian winters! Snow problem!
The job of facilitator/change agent was described by F Williams : “Would you like a job that offers no formal authority; a high degree of uncertainty; no regular hours; and you will need to earn respect from skeptics; be proactive when the limelight fades; work with energy drainers; lead from behind - no ego tripping. The upside of the job is that you can break patterns; cross boundaries; build bridges across your community; be a hero finder uncovering talent; make things happen through others; influence people in and beyond the cluster; satisfy your hunger for Action; and make a dent in the universe?” (Brian McGaffigan)
Reweaving social webs will depend in part on the efforts of dedicated local leaders who choose to pursue their goals through the slow, frequently fractious, and profoundly transformative route of social capital building. (Robert Putnam and Lewis Feldstein)
When we are looking at how to strengthen cities, often we overlook the viability of a neighborhood. In a global economy, we first need to look within our home, look at our backyards, and see how we can strengthen our neighborhoods. (Juana Guzman)
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