This publication by the Green Mountain Writers Group (GMWG) in Underhill, Vermont introduces an innovative model of consensus leadership.
As a community of writers, we believe that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard. The consensus model ensures that every GMWG member has an equal say in group decisions and publications.
Currently in stock and available for purchase at:
- Bear Pond Books in Montpelier
- Bridgeside Books in Waterbury
- Phoenix Books in Burlington, Essex, and Barre
…and you can order directly from us online:
Poetry & Performance, Volume 1
In 2021, Darlene Witte, a Canadian poet and educator, created a writers’ workshop called Poetry & Performance to bridge the gap between poetic words on a page and poetry read aloud. Since then, her workshop has become a popular mainstay for poets from around the world and across the Nation who have banded together to publish this first volume of their work.
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Featuring 25 poems by our member poets
$15.95 (+ $4.07 shipping and handling)
Our Manifesto on Consensus Leadership
Through open communication, active listening, and mutual respect, we work together to reach a agreement on what best represents the group as a whole. Our model values collaboration over competition and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where each member can thrive.
We are excited to showcase this model in action in our first book of poetry. Each member has contributed their unique voice and perspective to create a beautiful and diverse collection of poems. We hope that our book inspires others to embrace consensus leadership in their own communities and organizations, and to celebrate the power of collaboration and inclusivity.
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” – R. Buckminster Fuller
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Our official launch date is June 15, 2023, so it would be great to have your support. If you agree to post a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads you can receive a free review copy of Poetry & Performance in PDF format, simply by emailing me a request.
Poetry & Performance (Volume 1)
by Green Mountain Writers Group
June 15, 2023
ISBN: 9798350903263