The Book of Agreement

  • Description: For most people, negotiating an agreement feels adversarial. It is a process one tries to win. It is not viewed as a process that expresses a clear joint vision or a path to desired results. We have been conditioned to function in a 'me vs. them' context. Creating agreements for results, rather than negotiating agreements for protection, would provide much greater benefits. The Book of Agreement provides a clear path through the minefields of conflict, to shared expectations.The game is based upon the book of agreements, to play a better game we must have set agreements. There is a need in society today for people to become self-directed while also working with complex webs of collaboration toward common goals. Tools that create partnership, and quickly resolve problems in the face of conflict, are essential. We need to prevent communication problems. Instead of staying angry and stuck, we need to quickly resolve conflict and return to partnership and productivity. Look toward a clear joint vision and craft an agreement with another player.


The "The Book of Agreement" (12 Intentions)

2011-11-30
j
j
updating this site...
getting clear with all involved...
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2011-02-28
j
j
to be successful in this new business venture, on financial and as a collaborative effort.
let's get clear and remain in the highest light between each other.
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2011-03-01
nikolai
nikolai
how appropriate! perhaps we need to create our own ea agreements based on challenges we face in our work as a team so that we can really template this....
indeed!- the agreements would be based on challenges that we come up against- challenges are definitely opportunities for growth- the key is staying heart centered as we navigate through potentially emotionally charged situations.....

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2010-08-10
Microangelo
Microangelo
independance
one way of becoming independent is to become better at working with others so you're not dependent on a third party for those interactions.
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2009-03-28
wjcroft
wjcroft
i would like to live in an ecovillage and offer my work (vibrational healing) as part of the community.
it would help me to find other like-minded friends and coworkers.
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2010-05-07
j
j
we are setting up a suburban wellness eco community in santa cruz and planning a much bigger footprint demo near yosemite. do you have a property in mind?
what is your dream? for me this is what the process is about, to manifest our dream and our collective dreams to help the planet through its healing crisis.

2010-05-07
j
j
it is a challenge to create intentional community. we have been doing it for 30 years and it is no simple task. but can be very rewarding!
for me it is part of the tour...is how i own this challenge. and there is also much to be said for those detours that help us to find our way and then we have the experience under our belt.

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2008-10-05
ocelopili
ocelopili
to get myself to brazil with john of god in november
seeing it as truth
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2008-02-17
7obriens
7obriens
my intention is to be open to new experiences and new people
purposefully maintaining an open mind requires one to look for the bigger picture and not get hung up on the small details.
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2008-01-21

to come up with a phrase that describes the type of spa experience i offer that generates consistent bookings and inspires me to share it with everyone i talk to!
write 10 essential elements that describe the spa / relaxation experience i offer. refer to my word list for ideas. then, brainstorm my choices with someone else.
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2008-01-21

i am challenging myself to make the list of ten essential elements now!
i am being reminded that this is a collaborative effort. i will send an email to the ewomen yahoo group and/or the unstoppable women 30-day challenge group and ask for their feedback.

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2007-11-28
CreativeMinds
CreativeMinds
to move to arizona
looking for advice from others helps in the decision
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2007-11-05
j
j
to lead the company to the next level of planning and deployment.
i need to get all my agreements in place to move forward...
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2007-10-27
j
j
global gamestorm 10-27-07
a theme of this trip to ny...
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2007-10-27
HazelWho
HazelWho
is it always necessary to connect with the obvious "big boys", first?
i enjoy taking the side streets. it connects me to sights, sounds and experiences that i would have missed out on had i taken the mainstream "bee-lines" to my known destiations!

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2007-10-24
mbmusic511
mbmusic511
intend to finally live in the moment.
i guess it is a good thing for me to finally live in the moment. i will be able to finally move beyond.
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2007-10-24
mbmusic511
mbmusic511
where do i start?
so i should "just do it."

2007-11-28
CreativeMinds
CreativeMinds
being able to move on and relate to what is around you is always a postive thing. not knowing what you can relate to my cause you to miss out on life.
seeing the glass as half full will bring about a positive attitude to get you through the tough times.

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2007-06-07
Leonardo
Leonardo
i will step up to the challenge of fulfilling my commitments and making full use of the opportunities before me.
first and foremost, i will set and articulate agreements with myself. i will then come from a place of strength and integrity as i forge agreements with others.
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2007-06-07
j
j
stewart is coming to town.
great ceterdness connecting through the ether.

2007-10-10
Leonardo
Leonardo
i would benefit from making use of stewart levine's 10-step elements of effective agreements. this would help me to both fulfill my agreements as well as honor and protect myself so that i am not taken advantage of.
i would like to chat with stewart from time to time.

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