by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | May 29, 2021 | Organizational Development, Social Change, Strategic Change
On the eve of our Organization Development Network Conference, I am excited and reflecting on the question Dr. John L. Bennett, Ph.D and I asked of the Organization Development (OD) community in the throes of the global disruptions of the past 18 month: In an Era of... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Apr 30, 2021 | Human Development, Organizational Development, Social Change
Inspiration from a Friend at Work The twin articles that have named our collective grief and languishing are trending. I received both forwarded to me more times than I can count as I’m sure you have. It is clear that both articles have struck a chord with us. They... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Mar 31, 2021 | Human Development, Social Change
My recent TedxSFU talk: How to get past disconnection to social change was grounded in my research and practice that centers the narrative practice of Resonance. Resonance invites us to access the power of our personal stories to galvanize ourselves to action in... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Feb 28, 2021 | Human Development, Social Change
Dr. Gilpin-Jackson writes in a way that rings true and illuminates the experience of individual and collective trauma. Through the concept of resonance, she provides a path toward healing and transformation for individuals, groups, and entire organizations. As an OD... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Feb 6, 2021 | Identities
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html It is not unusual for me to be on panels on Identity and Belonging and to be asked: Why do we have/need Black History Month? It is always a question that is tough for me to hear and respond... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Jan 31, 2021 | Leadership, Organizational Development, Social Change
Dear Leader, Photo by Kiana Bosman on Unsplash I want to remind you that leadership matters as a force for greater good in the world, and that this is part of your job description. Here are two stories to illustrate what I mean. I remember being in a leadership... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Dec 31, 2020 | Identities, Social Change
Photo from Unsplash Today, I got a text from my gorgeous and relentless mother, who I have now not seen for 12 months and 4 days exactly. She is working on a writing project. Another memoir about her incredible life and experiences. This will be her fourth book—a... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Nov 30, 2020 | Social Change
As our health and social pandemics continue to open the cracks and inequities in our world, the vocabulary for discrimination of all forms has exploded into our public spaces. To some, it has all been new. To others, who have been connected or working in the critical... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Oct 31, 2020 | International Development, Leadership, Organizational Development, Social Change
The following is an excerpt on social transformation of trauma from my new book: Transformation After Trauma: The Power of Resonance. Excerpt is from Chapter 6, Resonance in Transforming Systemic Trauma. I am amazed at how relevant this work is for the times we are... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Sep 26, 2020 | International Development, Leadership, Social Change
Excerpt of my story in the opening panel at the last Transformative Learning Network Conference, now published in the Journal of Reflective Practice, September 2020. Article by panel curators and participants: Marguerite A. Welch, Akasha, Aka Pete Saunders, Petra T.... 
