Seven Seeds for a New Society
 
At a time when well-meaning people and idealized ideas are proliferating, it's a privilege to find someone who has been walking the talk for over thirty years. Our guest this week, Sharif Abdullah, has been a pioneer in transformational communication, mutual understanding, and building "a world that works for all." Sharif has applied his skills to facilitate understanding and communication in schools and businesses, and in a 15-year attempt to heal ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. You will be challenged and inspired by this heartening interview.
 
Dr. Sharif Abdullah is an author and advocate for inclusivity and the social/ spiritual transformation of society. Sharif is a transformationist, working to align our global human societies with our common spiritual values. His vision and work for a world that works for all beings stems from his spiritual awareness and his experiences in over 100 distinct cultures. He is founder and director of Commonway Institute. His books include The Power of One: Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times, the award-winning Creating a World That Works for All, and the recently completed Seven Seeds for a New Society. Sharif is a graduate-level adjunct professor of Conflict Resolution at Portland State University, a Senior Advisor to Sarvodaya in Sri Lanka and is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He can be found online at http://www.commonway.org