by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Apr 30, 2020 | Leadership, Organizational Development, Social Change
If we take seriously the notion that we are in that pivotal space between worlds where we can choose our future and that we have an opportunity to transform our world, we ought to be thinking not only about how we bounce back, but also about how we might bounce... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Mar 30, 2020 | Facilitation, Leadership, Organizational Development, Social Change
Photo by Victor Garcia on Unsplash When I am asked what characteristics define what I call Grey Zone Change (a space between the current state and an emerging future that is undefined and unknowable), I usually provide these seven characteristics…and that was before... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Oct 26, 2019 | Leadership, Organizational Development, Social Change
I have been struck by a clear message from the 2019 Organization Development (OD) Network and Afrocentrism Conferences. Both conferences converged on a call for more humanity in our relationships, organizations and communities, even though the starting point for each... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Sep 28, 2019 | Ancestries, Identities, Social Change
On September 22, 2019, I had the joy of launching Ancestries: A short story collection at the Afrocentrism 2019 Conference. At the event which was a hosted conversation, there was an opportunity for questions submitted live from the audience. Here is a retrospective... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | Aug 31, 2019 | Ancestries, Identities, International Development, Leadership, Social Change
It’s September! And I am pleased to announce the launch of Ancestries: A short story collection. Paperback and kindle editions available on Amazon NOW! Official book launch at the Afrocentrism Conference on September 22, 2019! Books available for signing at the... by Yabome Gilpin-Jackson | May 24, 2019 | International Development, Leadership, Social Change
This Africa Day, May 25, 2019, I am celebrating the release of our Second We Will Lead Africa volume, featuring leading Africa Women’s stories. The volume is an important step in our journey to creating platforms for sharing and inspiring everyday African... 
