"In the 'superstorm' of writings about the crisis in higher education this little gem of a book stands out like a mindfulness bell. It calls us back to the only thing that truly matters—the energy and wisdom buried in the minds and hearts of dedicated educators." — Diana Chapman Walsh, president emerita, Wellesley College; trustee emerita, Amherst College; member of the MIT Corporation

"This book is revolutionary! It is about transforming the very essence of higher education through the power of authentic conversation, knowing that as the people within the institution evolve, the institution will transform." — Patricia and Craig Neal, The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations; founders, Heartland Inc.

"This is a radical story about how to create a more intimate and relational culture inside the halls of higher education.... for those who long for higher education to return from the abyss of siloed isolation to its original charter as a cooperative learning institution committed to developing the whole person in service of the common good." — Peter Block, Flawless Consulting and Abundant Community

Transformative Conversations offers guidance to help readers create and sustain Formation Mentoring Communities, where faculty, staff, and administrators can speak openly and honestly to the heart of their work as educators and human beings.

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Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Foreword: Remembering what the Ancients Knew
Introduction
Interlude: Finding the Time and Space for a More Meaningful Professional Life
Chapter 1: What Is a Formation Mentoring Community?
Interlude: Message in a Bottle
Chapter 2: Cultivating Growth: Conversation in Community
Interlude: Is There a Place for Me in a Formation Mentoring Community?
Chapter 3: The Basics of Creating Formation Mentoring Communities on Your Campus
Chapter 4: Collaborative Stewardship: Facilitating a Formation Mentoring Community
Chapter 5: From Individual to Institutional Change: Ripples of Transformation
Afterword: Beyond the Small Group
Notes
Recommended Resources
Gratitudes
About the Authors
Index

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