Bob Stilger
Founder and President at NewStories.org- Claim this Profile
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Lauren Cleveland
Bob and I worked together for more than 5 years at The Berkana Institute while he was Co-President and a board member. We worked directly on a variety of projects and I was always impressed at Bob's comfort and agility in moving in and out of conversations around nitty gritty logistics and high level strategy. Bob's capacity as a skilled facilitator and listener is known and appreciated by many, including me. Even when I was early on in my career, I always felt respected and valued as a contributor while working with Bob. Thanks for being a supportive mentor to me, Bob!
Amanda Mack
I worked with Bob at New Stories/Resilient Communities in Spokane, Wash. from 1998-2001. Bob is a master networker, has the amazing ability to attract funding for innovative work around the U.S. and the world, and just quite simply makes things happen. I love how he recently described his work in Japan to me as mostly "just being Bob." To me that means he brings a gentle yet ribbing sense of humor to his work and he is a keen observer and shifter of people and systems. His work is comprehensive and thorough and he is excellent at follow through. Above all, Bob is loyal. A joy to work with and know, Bob is an ongoing inspiration and mentor to me. He is changing the world!
Lauren Cleveland
Bob and I worked together for more than 5 years at The Berkana Institute while he was Co-President and a board member. We worked directly on a variety of projects and I was always impressed at Bob's comfort and agility in moving in and out of conversations around nitty gritty logistics and high level strategy. Bob's capacity as a skilled facilitator and listener is known and appreciated by many, including me. Even when I was early on in my career, I always felt respected and valued as a contributor while working with Bob. Thanks for being a supportive mentor to me, Bob!
Amanda Mack
I worked with Bob at New Stories/Resilient Communities in Spokane, Wash. from 1998-2001. Bob is a master networker, has the amazing ability to attract funding for innovative work around the U.S. and the world, and just quite simply makes things happen. I love how he recently described his work in Japan to me as mostly "just being Bob." To me that means he brings a gentle yet ribbing sense of humor to his work and he is a keen observer and shifter of people and systems. His work is comprehensive and thorough and he is excellent at follow through. Above all, Bob is loyal. A joy to work with and know, Bob is an ongoing inspiration and mentor to me. He is changing the world!
Lauren Cleveland
Bob and I worked together for more than 5 years at The Berkana Institute while he was Co-President and a board member. We worked directly on a variety of projects and I was always impressed at Bob's comfort and agility in moving in and out of conversations around nitty gritty logistics and high level strategy. Bob's capacity as a skilled facilitator and listener is known and appreciated by many, including me. Even when I was early on in my career, I always felt respected and valued as a contributor while working with Bob. Thanks for being a supportive mentor to me, Bob!
Amanda Mack
I worked with Bob at New Stories/Resilient Communities in Spokane, Wash. from 1998-2001. Bob is a master networker, has the amazing ability to attract funding for innovative work around the U.S. and the world, and just quite simply makes things happen. I love how he recently described his work in Japan to me as mostly "just being Bob." To me that means he brings a gentle yet ribbing sense of humor to his work and he is a keen observer and shifter of people and systems. His work is comprehensive and thorough and he is excellent at follow through. Above all, Bob is loyal. A joy to work with and know, Bob is an ongoing inspiration and mentor to me. He is changing the world!
Lauren Cleveland
Bob and I worked together for more than 5 years at The Berkana Institute while he was Co-President and a board member. We worked directly on a variety of projects and I was always impressed at Bob's comfort and agility in moving in and out of conversations around nitty gritty logistics and high level strategy. Bob's capacity as a skilled facilitator and listener is known and appreciated by many, including me. Even when I was early on in my career, I always felt respected and valued as a contributor while working with Bob. Thanks for being a supportive mentor to me, Bob!
Amanda Mack
I worked with Bob at New Stories/Resilient Communities in Spokane, Wash. from 1998-2001. Bob is a master networker, has the amazing ability to attract funding for innovative work around the U.S. and the world, and just quite simply makes things happen. I love how he recently described his work in Japan to me as mostly "just being Bob." To me that means he brings a gentle yet ribbing sense of humor to his work and he is a keen observer and shifter of people and systems. His work is comprehensive and thorough and he is excellent at follow through. Above all, Bob is loyal. A joy to work with and know, Bob is an ongoing inspiration and mentor to me. He is changing the world!
Experience
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NewStories.org
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and President
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Jan 2000 - Present
At the end of the last century Robert Theobald and I started using story language because it was a way to reach people's imagination. We said the old story is dying and new stories are being born. We asked people to think about what are the new stories you want in your life? Pretty simply stuff, And it ignited people's imagination. The core of my work is to stay present, wherever I am. I listen to people. I help them listen to each other. I host people into conversations that help them find their own path towards right action. I support them as they change their story, and change what's possible. At NewStories we know that stories can offer people images and insights in a different way than reading more theoretical texts or engaging more intellectually. Stories inform, inspire and invite. They act as a compass and as a path to action that is sourced in our hearts, our minds, our spirit and our hands. The core focus of my work is how people and communities prepare for what's really possible -- before and after disasters. In addition to the devastation the create, disasters are a wake up call and a release. In many places I've heard people say that they've been released from a future they did not want. But that space closes quickly. How do we hold it open? How can people resist the almost irresistible force to return to the old normal? In 2019 my focus is primarily in Northern California with an emphasis on the town of Paradise, where 95% of homes and businesses were obliterated by fires in November, 2018. We are supporting people there using NewStories methodologies and approaches combined with regenerative frameworks and practices. This work in Northern California is a catalyst for developing a Preparing for the Possible Network throughout the Cascadia region and its neighbors.
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Saint Mary's College of California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty, Masters of Leadership Program
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2011 - 2017
Leadership in Action Faculty Leadership in Action Faculty
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Gonzaga University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Studies in Leadership Program
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2005 - 2013
Teach classes on leading change. Teach classes on leading change.
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Union Institute & University
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Faculty
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2011 - 2012
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies - Leadership Concentration PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies - Leadership Concentration
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Whitworth University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Professor, MBA
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Intercultural Communications Professor Intercultural Communications Professor
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Berkana
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-President
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2009
Work with others to lead The Berkana Institute, a global learning institute which supports life-affirming leaders who are building communities that work. Work with others to lead The Berkana Institute, a global learning institute which supports life-affirming leaders who are building communities that work.
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Teacher
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2005 - 2007
Teaching Leadership and Personal Development as well as Basic Management Skills Teaching Leadership and Personal Development as well as Basic Management Skills
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Executive Director
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Nov 1974 - Feb 2000
One of the first nonprofit community development corporations in the Northwest. NRF help citizens find their voice and speak with each other and government, developed innovation housing assistance programs, helped families find help with childcare and assisted many other nonprofits in reaching their goals. One of the first nonprofit community development corporations in the Northwest. NRF help citizens find their voice and speak with each other and government, developed innovation housing assistance programs, helped families find help with childcare and assisted many other nonprofits in reaching their goals.
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Education
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1995 - 1999
California Institute of Integral Studies
PhD, Learning and Change In Human Systems -
1967 - 1971
Carleton College
BA, Social Change
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