Margaret Wheatley, Ed D, writes, teaches, and speaks about radically new practices and ideas for organizing in chaotic times.  She is president of The Berkana Institute, a charitable global foundation serving life-affirming leaders around the world.  Her latest book, Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future, proposes that real social change comes from the ageless process of people thinking together in conversation. Wheatley also authored Leadership and the New Science and A Simpler Way (with Myron Kellner-Rogers).  Her articles and work can be accessed at www.margaretwheatley.com, or 801-377-2996 in Utah, USA.

Peter Block, consultant and speaker, helped initiate the interest in empowerment; these days his work centers primarily on bringing of service and accountability to organizations and communities. Peter is the author of many best selling books, including Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used , Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest (1993) and The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work (1987). Flawless Consulting Fieldbook & Companion: A Guide to Understanding Your Expertise, written and edited by Peter Block was published in November 2000. His most recent books are The Answer to How Is Yes: Acting on What Matters (Berrett Koehler 2002) and Freedom and Accountability at Work: Applying Philosophic Insight to the Real World, co-authored with consultant and philosopher Peter Koestenbaum (Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 2001). You can visit his website at      www.peterblock.com.

As the founding member of Open Mind Adventures, ™ Aimee Bernstein provides learning journeys designed to guide individuals in transforming their lives, their workplaces and their communities. Over the last twenty-five years, she has coached, consulted and trained executives and managers in such organizations as Continental Airlines, Port of Singapore Authority, Broward County Municipal Government, Intel and The University of Texas at Austin. Aimee is a licensed psychotherapist with twenty-five years experience. Since 1977 she has studied and taught the universal principles underlying presence and high performance and their application to work and daily life. Aimee is currently writing a book entitled "Up the Rabbit Hole: Managing Workplace Pressures, Politics and Power Plays Without Compromising Your Self."


Dinesh Chandra considers himself a Global citizen.  Born in India, Dinesh offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western values and philosophy. He has further enhanced his practical knowledge by  working in the U.S and in fifteen other countries, acquiring a global knowledge base and skill set. His holistic approach to life is reflected even in his education and work experience. Starting out as an engineer  by training he gained valuable experience in Total Quality, Knowledge Sharing and the development of learning communities. As a co-founder of the Foundation for Human and Economic Development, (www.FHED.org) he is currently facilitating a People to People Dialogue for Peace and Prosperity between India and Pakistan-- two nations with nuclear capabilities. Dinesh is a contributing author to Learning Organizations: Developing Cultures for Tomorrow's Workplace and Community Building: Renewing Spirit and Learning in Business. He is currently co editing a book entitled “True Wealth”.  You can visit his website at www.globalcitizenship.com

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