As we launch Circles of Collaboration from Apricity Publishing, our guest, Dr. Ina Gjikondi, introduces the concept of ecocentrism, the belief that nature itself holds agency and that all beings and elements, human and non-human, exist together in a delicate balance. In other words, we are collaborators with the earth itself.

That perspective changes everything. Instead of treating nature as a backdrop, ecocentrism asks us to recognize it as an active partner with wisdom to share. A walk in the forest, or even hugging a tree, just might hold the answer to the challenge you have been struggling with.

This vision aligns with Circles of Collaboration, which highlights the time-tested practice of circles, where every voice matters, decisions are shared, and progress is made together. Just as circles expand our human networks, Dr. Gjikondi shows how they can also extend to the natural world, inviting us to collaborate not only with people but with the environment that sustains us.

Hosted by Christine Merser, co-author of Circles of Collaboration, this conversation with Dr. Gjikondi explores groundbreaking research in ecocentrism and how it is reshaping the way we work, connect, and solve problems. Dr. Gjikondi serves as Director of Learning Innovation and Strategic Growth at the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) at George Washington University and is the founder of the One Humanity Lab.

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