Author Archives: Daniel Dow

The Power of Surprises

When was the last time you were surprised? Perhaps God or a friend showed up in an unexpected way, a conversation took a surprising turn, or a decision had unintended consequences. For the most part, we tend not to like surprises, but for network leaders they can be invaluable! The familiar story of Moses and […]

Cultivating Change Amidst Collapse

To meet the magnitude of this moment we must work collaboratively in ways that promote decentralization over top-down hierarchies, relationships over transactions, and emergence over control.

Book: From 1 to 726 – Partners in Transformational Network

This book is for mission leaders who want to enjoy the blessing of partnership, know how to gradually develop from one partner to more than 726 partner networks, and know how to work together to complete big tasks, transform lives and understand the secret to serving your city.

Designing Effective Virtual Network Consultations and Events

This workshop helps network leaders sustain their network’s momentum by developing an effective virtual network consultation meeting agenda, support team, selecting the right virtual consultation tools, and creatively involving your network participants….

Leading Your Network in Uncertain Times

This workshop discusses how to lead networks during uncertain times, highlight critical network priorities and exchange ideas on ways network leadership teams can take action even when many are on lockdown…

9 Best Practices for Engagement in Virtual Meetings

Trainer, Speaker, Author, and Blogger, Beth Kanter shares a shortlist of 9 best practices for increasing your team member’s engagement and participation in your online meetings….

Can You Hear Me Now? Facilitating Effective Virtual Network Meetings

Warren Janzen, International Director for SEND, shares practical strategies for facilitating virtual meetings that encourage cross-cultural collaboration, strong relationships, and high levels of trust…

Pandemic: A Poem for These Times

A beautiful poem about reframing this time of crisis and how we can show up in the world as individual, parents, colleagues, and leaders….

Living and Working Virtually in Uncertainty

Cynthia Silva Parker shares practical ideas and suggestions for how to lead your community or network in times of uncertainty when the future as we know it is changing. These are times that can and will transform us, our families, our communities, and the world. How can your network be a part of that transformation process?…

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