Chauncey Bell
Born in Baltimore and working from Seattle for the last 12 years, Chauncey Bell brings to the Mobilize Network its mandate: to support people as they develop new, more effective and more ethical ways of doing their work. We are grateful to Chauncey for being the kind of person around whom conversations about the nature and purpose of work are not only possible, but imperative. In more than 30 years of working with enterprises in service and manufacturing worldwide he has earned a reputation as a uniquely skilled observer, designer and builder of new practices. With few exceptions, his work has been ‘off the grid,’ rarely appearing in mainstream media.
Susie Cantor
A Motown native, Susie Cantor brings to the Mobilize Network extensive experience as a consultant to the hospitality industry. She has orchestrated the openings of more than 13 four and five-star hotels, resorts, conference centers and 70 restaurants across the country, including her own. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is contagious, her vision of the perfect table is infectious, and her laughter is worth 5 tickets. We are indebted to Susie for the civilizing influence, pragmatic fortitude and alacrity she brings to producing our first Masterclass.
Michele Gazzolo
A native of the Midwest, Michele Gazzolo brings to the Mobilize Network an ambition to transform the culture of work. A student of Fernando Flores and as an entrepreneur, Michele has been deeply affected by the experiences of invention, speculation and design at the heart of her own endeavor. Michele serves as poet-in-chief and is indebted to Chauncey Bell and the Mobilize Network for their commitment to introduce the work of listening, language and action to a wider world. She lives in Michigan, near the trees and birds.
Laurie Dent
Born in Ohio, Laurie Stacy Dent brings to the Mobilize Network a passion for the craft of transformative education, serving as a supervisor for over a decade at Landmark Education. A pioneer in the organic food movement, she opened the first organic restaurant in Seattle in 1999. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula west of Seattle on a 10 acre property in the heart of an old forest. When not managing conversations at Mobilize, she may be found with her hands in the dirt tending her legacy garden called "Providence." Laurie is managing curriculum design and course delivery of the MasterClass.
Andrew McBride
Andy McBride brings to the Mobilize Network extensive experience as a mobilizer and coach across many continents and cultures. His background in an international team sport is combined with a deep commitment to listening for the emotional space of the culture he is in. He has designed and led teams and learning experiences for teams in the USA, Africa and Latin America, from working with UNICEF to large construction companies.
Saqib Rasool
Born in Pakistan, Saqib brings to the Mobilize Network a masterful ability to forge poetry of technology. From management at Microsoft, he has found a home in the start-up realm: co-founding enterprises, coaching entrepreneurs, and developing powerful practices for self-awareness and increased efficacy in the world. We are indebted to Saqib for his tireless work with Chauncey over the past 10 years, and for his vision in taking this conversation live. Saqib lives -- and practices Shaolin kungfu -- in Seattle with his family.