As a young cooperative, the LifeSchoolHouse grew almost in spite of itself for the first two years. The LEADING EFFECTIVE MEETINGS course came about just as the team were contemplating how to be intentional — always purpose-led, always effective — to get the work done in the interest of emergent growth. Here’s what they learned and riffed-on…

This Thanksgiving season, take some time to make the most of every convening. Because the best way to show gratitude — as leaders of organizations, teams, projects, or movements — is to live it by treasuring the time and the value of others.