A week of beautiful Etsy finds inspired by my Literary Flits book reviews and spotlight posts (There wasn't a post on Tuesday). I hope you love discovering these items as much as I enjoyed searching them out, and that you spot a book or two to tempt you as well!
As always, Etsy links are affiliate links which go straight to each item's Etsy page. Book titles are linked to their Literary Flits blog posts and Giveaway links go to my dedicated giveaways index page, also on Literary Flits.
Now that I think I'm finally safe from Bonfire Night fireworks making me jump, I'm turning my attention to Christmas! It's going to be different for us this year - our first UK-based Christmas in nine years so I'm expecting to be a bit overwhelmed by all the 'silly season' shopping. That said though, when Etsy got in touch to ask if I'd like to write a post featuring a trio of gift guides, it reminded me that I need not actually venture out into the cold at all! There's hundreds of small business sellers on Etsy all hoping to attract our attention!
I've curated my gift guides around three themes - Advent Calendars, Beanie Hats and Vegan Books - all of which are items I'm looking forward to receiving on Christmas Day (or next week in the case of my Advent Calendar!). I've featured my Top Three favourites from each of my Gift Guides in this post. You can also see lots more gift ideas in the Etsy Editors' Christmas Shop. It's a proper wonderland!
Please be aware that, although Etsy has sponsored this post, all featured items were chosen by myself. Links go to Etsy pages and are affiliate links so, should you click through and make a purchase, I would receive a small commission at no extra cost to yourself.
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Book Details:
Book Title: Thrive: The Facilitator’s Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings by Dr. Mark Smutny Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 262 pages Genre: Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations Publisher: Emerald Lake Books Release date:October 26, 2021 Content Rating: G. This is a business book.
Book Description:
Imagine meetings where everyone is heard and all people matter.
Picture organizations that embrace all voices and are committed to justice, equity and opportunity. Imagine businesses, nonprofits and the public
sector creatively engaging people in thousands of ways—seeking their best ideas, empowering the silenced, and building communities where all are treated with dignity and respect.
That’s what Thrive seeks to create.
Each chapter contains practical insights and accessible stories that transform meetings from dull to dynamic.
You will learn how to:
capitalize on diversity's strengths.
keep meetings task-oriented and collegial.
facilitate effectively in polarized or conflicted settings.
Thrive includes chapters on privilege and power, multilingual and virtual meetings, and full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Whether you are a skilled practitioner or new to leadership, Thrive will teach you techniques for facilitating more effective, inclusive and energizing meetings.
Dr. Mark Smutny is a professional facilitator, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Civic Reinventions, Inc. He is known for helping organizations uncover the wisdom hidden in their diversity, build cohesion, and achieve their goals.
He draws upon decades of work planning and leading retreats, facilitating meetings, and working with nonprofits and businesses. He teaches and writes on the arts of inclusive facilitation and inclusive leadership skills. He has worked in the fields of homeless services, affordable housing, transportation services for special needs populations, business and resident associations, faith-based groups, and public/private partnerships dedicated to strengthening civic engagement.
Mark received his Master of Divinity degree from the Harvard Divinity School, one of the most religiously diverse theological institutions in the world. His doctorate focused on organizational revitalization in multicultural settings. He is a Program Associate with the Kaleidoscope Institute, an agency that equips leaders to communicate effectively across cultures, ethnicities and race.
When not working, Mark and his wife, Barbara Anderson, enjoy the Cascades, cooking, gardening, exercising their dogs, and playing with their granddaughters.
You can learn more about Mark Smutny and Civic Reinventions, Inc., professional facilitation services, consulting, coaching and training at civicreinventions.com or by sending Mark an email.
Win a signed copy of THRIVE: The Facilitator’s Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings by Dr. Mark Smutny. Plus ONE HOUR FREE CONSULTATION with Dr. Mark Smutny (1 winners/USA only) (ends Nov 26)
