Stephen Dinan

Declare a Summer of Health, Mr. President

2010-02-04T12:39:00.001-08:00

Dear Mr. President,With health care reform stalled, I encourage you to look more deeply at the issue of American health and see that you have the capacity to create profound progress in that area, regardless of the politics of new legislation right now. Reliable sources say that 75% of disease is related to lifestyle and fixing that 75% has less to do with health insurance and far more to do with

Sacred Awakening Series

2010-02-02T09:49:00.000-08:00

I am delighted to invite you to participate with me in the Sacred Awakening Series, a unique teleseminar event that I created which features 40 spiritual leaders from every major tradition over 40 days � all for free.http://www.sacredawakeningseries.comNever before have so many leaders from so many lineages gathered on the phone to offer their secrets to living a sacred life. It promises to be

Speak to the Soul of America, Mr. President

2010-01-27T09:13:00.000-08:00

Published at Huffingtonpost.com: http://bit.ly/du3iTn Dear Mr. President, Since taking office, I�ve noticed a decided turn in your use of language, shifting from the more aspirational, unifying, and visionary language of the campaign to the more nuts-and-bolts language of policies and interests. I think that shift has been a mistake, for it undermines what I believe is your single most

Get Out of Bed with the Bankers, Mr. President

2010-01-20T14:49:00.000-08:00

My second letter to the President, published at HuffingtonPost.comMr. President, The signal from Massachusetts� special election is clear: a major course correction is required to move forward your agenda over the next three years. The first order of business is to pour your heart and soul into being

It's Time for Audacity, Mr. President

2010-01-18T15:31:00.000-08:00

Originally posted at Huffington Post hereMr. President, Let me begin by saying how much I appreciate you. Your clarity, integrity, honesty, and commitment to service are all deeply admirable. You are an extraordinarily thoughtful and noble man and we are fortunate that you have chosen to offer your considerable gifts in service to America. I was

Vision 2012

2009-12-22T11:26:00.000-08:00

I have just posted my Vision 2012 Powerpoint at http://www.vision2012plan.com .Vision 2012 offers a clear roadmap for how we can create a global shift in the next three years (before the end of 2012), and takes only five to ten minutes to flip through. This presentation is my best synthesis of dozens of interlocking strategies that can put us on the trajectory to a sustainable, peaceful, healthy,

Dissolving the Palin Prejudice

2009-12-16T15:10:00.000-08:00

Published at HuffingtonPost.com: http://bit.ly/6qvvqLOver Thanksgiving, I was hiking with my brother-in-law when he commented that he only knew two kinds of people: those who loved Sarah Palin and those who hated her. Nobody was in the grey zone. While I didn�t consider myself a �hater,� I also knew that she had triggered intense reactions in me when she joined the Republican ticket. After Obama

The Shift List on Twitter

2009-11-12T15:11:00.000-08:00

Eighty Inspiring Leaders, Authors, and Pioneers to FollowAfter years of launching programs featuring pioneers in personal growth, spirituality, integral health, frontier science, and conscious business, I feel blessed to have engaged so many inspiring leaders, many of whom are now joining Twitter!Here's my top rec list for key Shift leaders to follow (but be patient as some are new to the medium

Van Jones

2009-09-08T17:08:00.000-07:00

In the last week, one of America�s best and brightest leaders, Van Jones, has succumbed to an attack campaign, resigning his job with the Obama administration. I feel called to personally honor Van, even while I share Arianna Huffington�s hope that this will serve to liberate his voice in ever-more important ways. Our social systems and ecosystems are strained to the brink and Van�s voice is

Voices of Peace on The Leading Edge Radio

2009-07-31T08:49:00.001-07:00

Mindy Audlin, the terrific host of Unity.fm's Leading Edge program, is hosting a 12-part series on Voices of Peace.She hosted me and the executive director of the Summer of Peace, Lawrence Ellis.Here's the link: http://xr.com/SummerPeace Enjoy!

Radio show with Derrick Ashong

2009-06-27T00:25:00.000-07:00

I REALLY enjoyed my radio show this week with Derrick Ashong. Such an inspiring, insightful, and powerful leader. Here's the download

The Shift List on Twitter (old)

2009-06-18T23:22:00.000-07:00

Seventy Inspiring Leaders, Authors, and Pioneers to FollowWith Twitter now mainstream, many conscious change leaders are using it to open dialogue with their supporters. For the last few years, I engaged with hundreds of such leaders through a program I launched called Shift in Action that featured pioneers in personal growth, integral health, frontier science, conscious business, spirituality,

Saniel Bonder and Linda Groves-Bonder on SIA Radio

2009-06-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Download Now - Summary of the show: Saniel Bonder and Linda Groves-Bonder are among the world�s leading democratizers of embodied, mutual awakening for everyday people and are acclaimed by the likes of Ken Wilber, Peter Russell, and Genpo Roshi. During this radio show with host Stephen Dinan, Saniel and Linda discuss their evolutionary approach to spirituality and such concepts as

Michael Murphy & Integral Evolution

2009-06-12T23:11:00.000-07:00

Here's the link to download my show with Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy this week on "Integral Evolution." Enjoy!Download: http://bit.ly/nX85gSummary: Michael Murphy is one of the most inspiring integral pioneers of our day. As founder of the Esalen Institute, Michael has been at the forefront of cultural innovation for over forty years in fields from bodywork to philosophy. In this radio show

One Hour to Conscious Tweeting

2009-05-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

This article is for people who are committed to conscious living, have a full schedule, and want to start using Twitter effectively and quickly. My goal is to get you fully launched in one hour. If you want to spend an optional hour in a later session to become more advanced, there are some tips for that as well. To keep your launch session to an hour, stick to the suggested time limits.1)

Marilyn Schlitz on Shift in Action radio

2009-05-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

Download full show from May 26, 2009 here: http://bit.ly/u9y1eSummary: For the last three decades, Dr. Marilyn Schlitz has been at the forefront of our culture�s evolution, catalyzing breakthrough science in fields from integral medicine to distant healing. She is now the President and CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, where she is continuing to explore new frontiers. In this radio show

Why Gay Marriage is Important for All Americans

2009-05-26T14:26:00.000-07:00

On HuffingtonPost: http://bit.ly/14777aor Intent.com: http://bit.ly/zPCaQThe California Supreme Court�s decision to uphold Proposition 8 in banning gay marriage is a setback not only for gay rights, but for the psychological and spiritual growth of our country. Gay marriage concerns far more than the 5-10% of our population that identifies as gay. America�s deepest tradition is the protection and

Spreading Peace on Twitter

2009-05-20T09:24:00.000-07:00

Twitter�s name makes it sound like it circulates only inconsequential gossip. However, its ability to propagate ideas more rapidly than any medium in history means that it can also be used for profoundly evolutionary purposes.On Tuesday, May 19th, Deepak Chopra (@Deepak_chopra) offered a simple 88 character tweet on Twitter �Please take the vow of non-violence with me today: http://

Walter Link on Global Leadership

2009-05-19T12:17:00.001-07:00

Here's the summary from my radio show today with leadership expert Walter Link. Enjoy!Download here: http://bit.ly/m6DL1Summary:What kind of leadership is needed in today�s global world? For this Shift in Action radio show with host Stephen Dinan, leadership expert Walter Link shares his insights about the wisdom civilization we are creating and the kind of leadership it will take to create it.

Welcome!

2009-05-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

Hi all,If you just heard me on FoxNews.com's Internet program (Strategy Room) with Alan Colmes, here are some links to explore:Spiritual Importance of Twitter (the article that sparked the appearance on the show): http://bit.ly/HqmzOThe Shift List on Twitter (50 Inspiring Leaders to follow):http://bit.ly/m9XKjJoin the Shift Movement Twibe (#1 mind-body-spirit Twitter group): http://www.twibes.com

Lawrence Ellis - Embodied Leadership for the Great Turning

2009-05-13T17:18:00.001-07:00

Here's my radio show download from this week. You can also search for Shift in Action in iTunes and download all the shows for free.Download: http://bit.ly/1l2v7Summary: What kind of leadership can address the great challenges of our day? Lawrence Ellis is a Rhodes scholar who specializes in the study of peace movements and who facilitates large-scale change through consulting, grassroots

The Shift to Social Synergy

2009-05-08T13:25:00.001-07:00

My latest article at Huffington Post:The Shift to Social Synergy Full article: http://bit.ly/1waFhLast week, I wrote about the emerging transpartisan movement and its importance in moving us beyond fractious politics. A similar theme threaded through my radio show yesterday with Gordon Davidson and Corinne McLaughlin on "Co-Creating the New World of Synthesis" (download here), who offered deep

The Shift List: Evolutionary Leaders on Twitter

2009-05-07T19:23:00.000-07:00

Sixty Inspiring Leaders, Authors, and Pioneers to FollowWith Twitter going mainstream, many conscious change leaders are now using it to open dialogue with their supporters. For the last few years, I engaged with hundreds of such leaders through a program I launched called Shift in Action that featured pioneers in personal growth, integral health care, frontier science, conscious business,

Co-Creating the New World of Synthesis

2009-05-05T18:04:00.000-07:00

VERY enjoyable radio show with wise pioneers today!Here's a summary and a download link: http://bit.ly/193ndGCorinne McLaughlin and Gordon Davidson have been at the leading edge of change, from building an ecological village in rural Massachusetts to coordinating a Presidential task force to launching the Social Investment Forum. In this radio show, they discuss with host Stephen Dinan how the

The Spiritual Importance of Twitter

2009-05-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

When something is wildly successful, as Twitter now is, I often ask myself about its higher purpose. In other words, what might be the deeper meaning of Twitter?Although I was a Twitter naysayer at first, I�m now convinced that Twitter is part of the spiritual evolution of our species. Its growth corresponds to the accelerating spread of a global consciousness, one in which our sense of