ABOUT THE BOOK

Circles of Collaboration
Christine Merser & Leslie Grossman

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What if the opposite of leader was collaborator?

For centuries, women have gathered in circles, where every voice matters, decisions are shared, and progress is made together. Circles of Collaboration explores this time-tested method, tracing its history and revealing how you can harness its power to achieve your goals faster and with a stronger, more supportive network. Circles of Collaboration gives you the blueprint—practical tools, real-world examples, and the inspiration you need to build your own collaborative circle to achieve your goals.

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Meet The Authors

Christine Merser

ABOUT CHRISTINE

Leslie Grossman

ABOUT LESLIE

"Circles of Collaboration reveals a leadership methodology that we’ve all been using instinctively—but now, Christine and Leslie have given us the language, framework, and tools to harness its full potential. This book provides the context and guidance we’ve been waiting for—an essential resource for those ready to lead with impact in a world yearning for deeper connection.
From my earliest days as a Girl Scout to my career in PR, years of serving on the boards of a dozen nonprofits, and launching my own nonprofit, I’ve seen firsthand the power of collaboration in action."

— Patrice Tanaka, Co-Founder of three award-winning PR & Marketing firms;

Founder, Joyful Planet Foundation

"When we started Entreprenista, we knew that creating a space for women to network, learn, and tap into each other’s strengths would be powerful. We want women to know how to intentionally build and 'work' our own circles for success. Circles of Collaboration not only shows you how but gives you the template to bring all your circles together in a way that’s manageable and actionable. And the examples! Every Entreprenista will use this book."

—Stephanie Cartin, Co-Founder, Entreprenista

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Circles of Collaboration?

Why Circles of Collaboration Now, The Return of Ancient Wisdom in Modern Workplaces

Article by Christine Merser

For years, I felt uncomfortable when people asked me to share my leadership journey. As the president of a successful thirty-five-year-old company, and having sat on numerous boards of directors, I have enjoyed success in business. I'm considered a 'leader'. I also work as a strategic consultant for political campaigns, corporations, entrepreneurs, and private equity firms. So yes, I have a leadership journey to share from their point of view. I understood the question.

But from my perspective, I wasn’t so sure. The title fit. But the framework never felt like mine.

I didn’t want to be a leader in the traditional, top-down sense. And I certainly didn’t want to be a follower.

So what did I want?"

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Ecocentrism and Collaboration with
Dr. Ina Gjikondi

with Dr. Ina Gjikondi

Our guest, Dr. Ina Gjikondi, brings ecocentrism into the workplace, showing how nature itself can enhance performance in business and help us reach our goals and vision. Ecocentrism, as she defines it, is the understanding that nature 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 shift changes everything. Instead of treating nature as a backdrop, we can recognize it as an active partner with wisdom to offer. Yes, that walk in the forest, or even hugging a tree, just might give you the answer to the issue you have been struggling with. Who knew that your circle of collaborators might reach past people to include the natural world?

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

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