Move to the Edge, Declare it Center

Acknowledgments

To Steve Broback and Jason Preston, you invited me on stage to present the earliest glimmer of this work in 2017 at the Dent the Future Conference, and I appreciate your generosity and curiosity. Cris Beasely for making the connection. Shout‐out to Dave Whorton, Maria Hilton, and the Tugboat Conference for helping me get pragmatic in 2021.

To the many people who read early drafts of this book and provided great feedback: Ben Hecht, Roberta Katz, Morgan Webb, Daria Walls Torres, Ken Lynch, Erin Worsham, Shannon Arvizu, Molly Tapias, Cheryl Contee, Jenifer Fuqua, Kurt Foeller, Sarah Israel, Ed Batista, Matt Hammer, Melinda Byerly, Kristin Smith, Neil Cohen, and especially Muema Loembe.

To the connectors – my imaginal cells sharing their insights, contacts, and enthusiasm: Adam Grant, Mitaly Chakraborty, Margaret Greenberg, Jareau Wade, Leslie Mallman, Lili Root, Monica Guzman, Nicole Jarbo, Judy Wade, Tim Brown, Cris Beasely, Carlee Gomes, Laura Delizonna, Prof. Damon Phillips, Ellen Leanse, Deb Cohan, Leigh Morgan, Damon Brown, and Ellen McGirt. Flowers for the irrepressible Shaherose Charania – without you, none of this would be possible. Special shout‐out to Monica Byrne – you've been inspiring me for 30 years, from side‐eye to the Anti‐Resume.

To the leaders who agreed to share their experiences for this book: Jana, Danielle, Nate Mook, Jen Pahlka, Abdul Smith. You brought this book to life.

To the readers of late drafts, so much appreciation for your sharp ...