Resources

Podcasts

These podcasts address diversity/equity issues, which is certainly part of “knowing and being known.”  

• 10% Happier with Dan Harris - Interview: Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias  - addressing issues of bias/diversity in the workplace
• Code Switch is an NPR podcast that has a lot of great conversations about race and identity 
• On Being with Krista Tippett - Tippett’s presence and way of engaging models so well how to be curious about others and how to know another.   

Reading

• Jack O. Balswick
  • The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective
• Brene Brown (shame and vulnerability researcher)
  • Braving the Wilderness
  • Dare to Lead
  • The Gifts of Imperfection
• Dolly Chugh
  • The Person You Mean To Be: How Good People Fight Bias
• Parker Palmer - authenticity and connection
  • The Courage to Teach. While this is for teachers, there are lots of wonderful ideas and principles for growing personal authenticity.
  • A Hidden Wholeness
  • Palmer founded a center, the Center for Courage & Renewal.  They have a lot of resources, including training for facilitators around their Circle of Trust Approach.

Videos

• The Power of Vulnerability - TED talk - Brene Brown