E-Goodie Bag: Summit Day 1, 2026
WOW. What a warm, fulfilling, expansive first day! Thank you Jasmine for such a gentle and grounding start to our morning! We’re lucky to have such incredible teachers like Melanie to offer so many great ideas and new ways to approach our challenges, and Marlee who gave us simple, holistic practices to reframe and approach our wellness!
An “E-Goodie Bag” loaded with links and resources is below!
Resources from Day 1:
Session Video Recording (Passcode: g^!qEn#4)
Resources from Jasmine’s session:
Email Jasmine and Black Zen
(use code MACC for a 15% discount on sessions booked by July!)
Learn more about Jasmine and Black Zen
Check out Black Zen’s Morning Meditation
Check out Black Zen’s Evening Meditation
Listen to the Black Zen Wellness Podcast
Resources from Marlee’s session:
Download Marlee’s presentation slide deck
Learn more about Reviving Roots
Resources from Melanie’s session:
Download Melanie’s presentation slide deck
More about Melanie and Strategic Imagination
Melanie’s new podcast: University of the Surreal
Melanie’s Tools and Resources:
- The Art of Conflict Foresight Model: Overview
- Conflict Foresight Model Infographic (best printed on 11×17 paper)
- Conflict Foresight Model: Stakeholder Mapping and Communications Guide
- Leading from All Directions: A Guide to Raising What You’re Seeing When You’re Not in Charge
- Boundary Empowerment Roadmap & Saboteur Assessment
Books & Resources Mentioned:
- It’s Not Complicated – Rick Nason
- Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni
- High Conflict – Amanda Ripley
- Switch – Chip and Dan Heath
- Internal Family Systems Model
Sponsors
A BIG thanks to our 2026 Summit Sponsors!
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