Hint: it’s not a skill. I was talking to my friend Shakil over at Anima leadership the other day, about the book he’s working on, Deep Diversity: Overcoming the Unconscious Power of Bias, Tribes and Emotions (forthcoming, Between The Lines Press, Toronto). We were discussing the value of conflict resolution skills for diversity work. 

Power is a key issue for almost anyone working for a healthier, more just society. Often activists focus on changing political or other dominant power structures. But many of us haven’t taken the time to understand our own relationship to power. 

Are you looking for ways to be a more effective leader, collaborator and ally?

Jarrah Hodge of Gender Focus interviews Inner Activist's Hawa Y. Mire about our upcoming course, Building Conscious Use of Power.

It's fun to look back at our inaugural Building Strong & Respectful Relationships program. Participants from all walks of life attended the intensive six day program on Gabriola Island.

On November 22, 1992 when my youngest sister was born, my mother's friend, Marilyn, brought my siblings and I to the hospital. This is where one of my earliest memory begins.

Spring has sprung on the west coast of Canada and we can't think of a better way to mark another powerful gathering of change makers at Building Personal Mastery 2014.

You are invited to join the Inner Activist for a powerful evening of exploration and learning, The Art of Social Change: Moving beyond us vs.them. 

Are you passionate about social & environmental change? Do you enjoy engaging with new people, selling ideas and marketing exciting opportunities?