More about Bill DeFoore
Bill DeFoore is co-editor and contributing author of The New Bottom Line: Bringing Heart and Soul to Business; co-editor and contributing author of Rediscovering the Soul of Business: A Renaissance of Values; and Anger: Deal With It, Heal With It, Stop It From Killing You.

More Info on (B1) Gold in the Shadow of Y2K

Bill DeFoore and Eric Hellman
Wed. 3:30 p.m.; Jun. 2, 1999
In this workshop, we will take an emotionally intelligent, multi-faceted look at the entire issue of Year 2000 and its practical and philosophical implications The concept of the shadow will be explored as a useful framework for examination of this timely issue. The shadow of Y2K represents the potential destructive elements, and the gold represents the benefits arising from it.
In an interactive format, we will examine the major issues and implications on personal, business and global levels. We will look at the meaning of Y2K in terms of human evolution, spirituality and community. Participants will:
  • identify the learning potential from the Y2K issue
  • learn about websites, videos and other sources of information on Y2K
  • discuss community-building efforts in response to the issue
  • examine the element of fear related to "worst-case scenarios" and learn emotionally intelligent ways to process this information
  • come to an understanding of the spiritual benefits of the Y2K issue.
(D2) Shadow Work: A Key to Effective Leadership
Bill De Foore
Thur. 3:30 p.m.; Jun. 3, 1999
In the myth of Icarus, we find that "The closer we fly to the light, the larger the shadow we cast". The converse is true, as we find in the quote from Robert Bly: "A person who absorbs the shadow becomes not dark, but light and playful".
The shadow contains all those aspects of ourselves and our organizations that are denied, rejected or simply unknown. Shadow work is based on the understanding that there is tremendous value hidden in these discarded aspects of our personal and business lives. Participants will learn practical tools for identifying, exploring and embracing shadow as a means of accessing the knowledge, insight and energy that is stored there.
Business communication processes will be discussed that allow organizations to

prevent the sabotage that can result from unexplored shadow and

access and utilize the tremendous energy, compassion and creativity that

resides in the shadow of the workforce.