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Being Spherical

Being SphericalBeing SphericalBeing Spherical

Reshaping Our Lives and Our World

for the 21st Century.


In this concise, illustrated work exploring the dynamics of living in the 21st century, Phil Lawson and Robert L. Lindstrom show us how we individually and collectively shape the future  —  a future no longer dominated by traditional hierarchies and concentrated power centers.

The authors explain why, in this dawning era of interconnection and interdependency, we require a dramatic transformation in the way we see, think and act.

Being Spherical

Being SphericalBeing SphericalBeing Spherical

Reshaping Our Lives and Our World

for the 21st Century.


In this concise, illustrated work exploring the dynamics of living in the 21st century, Phil Lawson and Robert L. Lindstrom show us how we individually and collectively shape the future  —  a future no longer dominated by traditional hierarchies and concentrated power centers.

The authors explain why, in this dawning era of interconnection and interdependency, we require a dramatic transformation in the way we see, think and act.


A Guided Tour of an Emerging Worldview

  How we see the world determines how we think and act as surely as gravity rounds the planets.  

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Introduction

Rolling Toward Sphericity

 Being Spherical started with the realization that the world doesn't work the way we were told it does.   

Editorial review excerpt from Signature Magazine, 2005:

Dr. John Maling, PhD

History has persuaded us to embrace a mechanistic, clockwork-like compartmentalized view of our world, life and lives. The authors argue that we have failed to recognize its unity while trying to understand its parts ...

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Jumping Together

Human history is the history of leaps and bounds that sketch the distinct outlines of our worldviews. Every great period of scientific advancement and learning is the manifestation of a consilience. 

Phil Lawson and Robert L. Lindstrom

The Authors

  

This book writing odyssey spanned a decade, beginning in LA with a seed of an idea in 1993, and ending with a five-year deep dive of research, brainstorms, travel, and rewrites between 1999 - 2004, that included Phil (and his wife) moving to a rustic log cabin in the Colorado Rockies to think and write.

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Phil Lawson

Robert Lindstrom

Robert Lindstrom

Phil’s journey to spherical thinking was birthed from an unconventional life, and the accumulative distress of it, which prompted him to invent a humane technology that inspires people to update their personal operating systems from mechanistic to holistic, in this dawning era of interconnection and interdependency, to better navigate increasingly complex human situations in real-time.

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Robert Lindstrom

Robert Lindstrom

Robert Lindstrom

Rob is former editor-in chief of two magazines in the field of multimedia communications. His writing and editing awards include the prestigious Los Angeles Press Club Award for Business Reporting, the New York Art Director's Club award for feature design and the Corwin Award for Drama. In two consecutive years, the Los Angeles Business Journal named him one of "The Rising Stars in High Technology."

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More about The Book

Using mythological imagery in the form of THE SPHERE and an innovative and adaptive vocabulary, they introduce us to concepts and processes for reshaping our lives, our organizations and our world for the better. In addition, they introduce the Spherical Modeling Tool, a practical hands-on awareness application.  

BEING SPHERICAL GUIDES US AS WE LEARN TO:

THE GREATER OUR SPHERICAL INTEGRITY THE BETTER WE:

BEING SPHERICAL GUIDES US AS WE LEARN TO:

  • Prepare for a future we cannot even vaguely predict. 
  • Raise our children well in a climate of moral uncertainty.
  • Create viable organizations in an era of extreme complexity.
  • Come to the aid of an abused and ailing planet. 

AS WE LEARN TO SEE THE SPHERE WE:

THE GREATER OUR SPHERICAL INTEGRITY THE BETTER WE:

BEING SPHERICAL GUIDES US AS WE LEARN TO:

  • Understand why we do what we do and what to do differently. 
  • Discover creative solutions to longstanding problems. 
  • Connect and reconnect within ourselves and with others. Ready ourselves for quantum leaps in inspiration and awareness. 

THE GREATER OUR SPHERICAL INTEGRITY THE BETTER WE:

THE GREATER OUR SPHERICAL INTEGRITY THE BETTER WE:

THE GREATER OUR SPHERICAL INTEGRITY THE BETTER WE:

  • Flex with internal and external pressures. 
  • Adapt to disorienting and accelerating change. 
  • Respond to unpredictable and uncontrollable conditions. 
  • Roll through hard times and bounce forward from adversity. 

Geoffrey Moss

The Illustrator

Geoffrey Moss created more than 86 drawings for Being Spherical. He is a painter, and creator of captionless political newspaper drawings, MOSSPRINTS, the first of that genre to be syndicated nationally. His graphic metaphors are recognized with three Pulitzer nominations, including 9/11 work for Creative Syndicate.

The creative Design Team

Michael Tamburello

Michael Tamburello

Michael Tamburello

Michael Tamburello designed the cover and content layout template of Being Spherical. He has spent 30 years in visual communications, advertising and publishing, working on projects from custom greeting cards of the late John Lennon’s artwork to large contracts for government and defense agencies. 


Michael taught at the Art Institute of Co

Michael Tamburello designed the cover and content layout template of Being Spherical. He has spent 30 years in visual communications, advertising and publishing, working on projects from custom greeting cards of the late John Lennon’s artwork to large contracts for government and defense agencies. 


Michael taught at the Art Institute of Colorado and headed the commercial art program at Arapahoe Community College. He is a composer/record producer and founder of The Lullaby for Columbine project. 

Pamela Lawson

Michael Tamburello

Michael Tamburello

  During the writing of Being Spherical, Pam was  creative director on the project finding and working with the illustrator and book designer, along with proofreading and cheer leading roles, which earned her the playful title of ‘Tensegrity Agent’ from Phil and Rob. 


Prior to Being Spherical, Pam was a photo-illustrator in Hollywood, and 

  During the writing of Being Spherical, Pam was  creative director on the project finding and working with the illustrator and book designer, along with proofreading and cheer leading roles, which earned her the playful title of ‘Tensegrity Agent’ from Phil and Rob. 


Prior to Being Spherical, Pam was a photo-illustrator in Hollywood, and she has been a Creative Director at a multi-media firm and an image bank. She was also a reporter for nine years serving a string of mountain communities west of Denver, and she received nearly two dozen journalism awards. 

More reader comments

“What Phil and Rob have given us is not merely a new lexicon of terms to describe our business and personal environments but a radically different way to comprehend and interact with them. Since being introduced to Being Spherical, I find myself building mental spheres for both my personal and professional environments. The process is strikingly effective.” - Joe Clark, Assist. Prof., EET, Metropolitan State College of Denver 


“This powerful book paints a sweeping panorama of the evolving journey of humanity on its way towards wholeness and authenticity. It invites us to embrace the rich complexity and messiness of life, rather than neatly putting things into categories that are partial and limiting. Refreshing language and humor enliven its profound message. Beware--your perspective will be transformed, shifting your way of 'seeing' and 'being' in the world!” - JoEllen Koerner, PhD, RN, Author of Mother, Heal My Self


“Our company was one of the first to experience Being Spherical during a three-day retreat. We expected to learn about a new business model. Instead, we were introduced to an entirely new way of thinking about business processes and life in general. It has been surprising how the image of THE SPHERE has permeated our work. It truly is a transformational concept.” - Inger Cramer, Diagraph, Stockholm, Sweden 


“Bravo to Phil and Rob. Finally, someone has taken the time to delve into the chaos of how the world works and devise an explanation of why things are out of sync. Their BIG PICTURE explanation can be understood and applied by everyone.” - Ray Guyot, Outlook Presentations, Winnipeg, Canada 


“Our organization has become significantly more flexible and adaptable as a result of our Being Spherical work. On an individual level, it has helped each member to understand leadership as attraction versus position power. It helped reinforce the desirability of having each member contribute their talents and take responsibility for making things happen.” - Bonita Patterson, Colorado Women’s Leadership Coalition

Chapter 51

Quantum Leaps

Occasionally, out-of-the-ordinary arcs of interconnection result in extraordinary ideas and actions. 

What Phil and Pam have been up to Lately

Phil and Pam Go Spherical: How it began

Will Spherical Thinking create More Meaningful Human-AI Collaborations?

THE Spherical Modeling Tool RESEARCH: "Context Spheres"

Phil and Pam are

Co-Founders of Spherit,

a boutique R&D company

Meet Phil and Pam

THE Spherical Modeling Tool RESEARCH: "Context Spheres"

Will Spherical Thinking create More Meaningful Human-AI Collaborations?

THE Spherical Modeling Tool RESEARCH: "Context Spheres"

Experienced by 40,000+ users in many fields & demographics

Validating, Deploying

Will Spherical Thinking create More Meaningful Human-AI Collaborations?

Will Spherical Thinking create More Meaningful Human-AI Collaborations?

Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

 A neural-inspired empirical discovery ...

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Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

read the story

Human Current Interview with Phil Lawson (2019)

Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

Human Current Interview with Phil Lawson (2019)

 

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HRSA-GWEP PROJECT:

Could the story of Bill and Phil change the way humans use AI to grow, learn and heal?

Human Current Interview with Phil Lawson (2019)

CONTEXT SPHERES

FOR GERIATRIC CARE

AND WORKFORCE

@socializingAI

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

Phil and Pam were guests of Filippo Voltaggio, TV and Radio Host, of The Life Changes network.

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Life Changes Show (excerpt)

January 13, 2020 Interview: Los Angeles Vortex Dome

Life Changes Show (excerpt)

There are ways and tools coming out to us that say 'hey, we can do this, we can navigate complexity.'

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journey to The Sphere

March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

Life Changes Show (excerpt)

Life put Phil and Pam on the path of pioneers. Read their spirited adventure here.

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March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

See one of many online sphere applications being used in healthcare.  

Blog: Thinking SPHERICALLY

March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

March 2022: Care Journey Sphere event

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