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EDGEWALKERS:
People and Organizations that Take
Risks, Build Bridges and Break New
Ground
Institute for Sustainable Enterprise
Fairleigh Dickinson University
March 28, 2008
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
WHAT IS AN EDGEWALKER?
The word Edgewalker evokes many things to many people. This is an
opportunity to reflect on what it means for you personally given your own history,
your faith tradition, and your personal experiences.
To me an Edgewalker is:
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
ARE YOU AN EDGEWALKER?
Check the statements that you agree with. If you agree with 12 or more, you are probably an Edgewalker – and a
higher score increases the odds.
1. I have a strong spiritual life.
2. I frequently feel different from most people.
3. I seem to have an ability to sense coming trends before they emerge.
4. I have an unusual combination of interests and passions.
5. I have had mystical or spiritual experiences that have provided guidance in my everyday life and/or work.
6. I speak more than one language or have deep familiarity with more than one culture.
7. I have made, or am contemplating, a major career shift that no one would have predicted.
8. I often find myself being a bridge or “translator” for people from very different backgrounds.
9. I have this feeling that I was called to do something very special and important in the world.
10. I find myself attracted to and wanting to learn from people who are very different from me.
11. I am strongly aware of the problems of the whole planet (global warming, destruction of rain forests,
overpopulation, exploitation of people in poorer countries) and want to see some more action on them.
12. People often see me as a leader, even though I am different from most of the people who have been leaders
in that organization.
13. I have the ability to listen beyond the words that are spoken.
14. I consciously tune into something higher than myself for guidance and inspiration.
15. It is extremely important to me that my work be aligned with my deepest values.
16. I have artistic abilities or unusual gifts that I combine with down-to-earth practical skills.
17. I tend to bend the rules if I think it is for a higher purpose.
18. People often see me as a risk-taker, but the things I do don’t seem risky to me. Somehow I just know they
will work out.
19. I have a strong sense of adventure.
20. I find myself exploring new ideas and wondering about what the next new thing is in my field or area of
interest.
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
EDGEWALKER QUALITIES
Instructions: As each of these qualities is described, please rate yourself as
Low, Moderate or High. Feel free to make your own comments about your
strengths in each area.
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1. Self Awareness: Awareness of your thoughts, values and behavior and a
commitment to spend time in self-reflection with the goal of becoming a
better person.
Low Moderate High
My Self Awareness strengths:
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2. Passion: An intense focus on your purpose or the use of your gifts in a
way that adds value to your life and the world.
Low Moderate High
My Passion strengths:
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3. Integrity: A commitment to live in alignment with your core values, to
align your words and your behavior, and to keep your word.
Low Moderate High
My Integrity strengths:
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
4. Vision: The gift of being able to see what others cannot – possibilities,
trends, future, guidance from the spiritual world – and the ability to take
steps to make the vision a reality.
Low Moderate High
My Vision strengths:
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5. Playful: A joyful sense of fun and creativity, and an ability to keep
everything in perspective.
Low Moderate High
My Playful strengths:
NOTES:
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
EDGEWALKERS AND SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE - REFLECTION
1. Key points I want to remember from this morning:
2. Questions I still have:
3. One thing I can do to nurture my Edgewalker nature at work:
4. One thing I can do to nurture other Edgewalkers I work with:
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
EDGEWALKER RESOURCES
Websites:
Edgewalker Website, www.edgewalkers.org. This site by Judi Neal offers updated information
about people and organizations who take risks, create the future, and walk on the leading edge.
Edgewalker Group International, www.edgewalkergroup.com. This site is an international
resource for coaching and consulting services.
International Center for Spirit at Work, www.spiritatwork.org. This site has numerous resources
for people who “walk between the two worlds.” Of special interest are the Spirit at Work case
studies of organizations that have received the International Spirit at Work Award.
Books:
Aburdene, Patricia. Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism (Charlottesville, VA:
Hampton Roads Publishing, 2005).
Dyer, Wayne. The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way (Carlsbad,
CA: Hay House, 2004).
Emery , Marcia. Intuition Workbook: An Expert’s Guide to Unlocking the Wisdom of Your
Subconscious Mind (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1994).
Heermann, Barry. Noble Purpose: Igniting Extraordinary Passion for Life and Work (Fairfax, VA:
QSU Publishing, 2004).
Neal, Judi. Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges, and Break
New Ground (Westport, CT: Praeger, 2006).
Neal, Judi. Creating Enlightened Organizations: A Practical Guide for Implementing Spirit at
Work (East Haven, CT: Spirit at Work Publishing, 2008).
Ray, Paul and Sherry Anderson. The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing
the World (New York, NY: Harmony Books, 2000).
Wheatley, Margaret. Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time (San Francisco:
Berrett-Koehler, 2005)
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Judi Neal, Ph.D.
President & CEO, International Center for Spirit at Work
36 Sylvan Hills Road, East Haven, CT 06513
www.edgewalkers.org, 203-467-9084
