Ira Chaleff Publications - Newsletter - June 2018
 

June 12, 2018 - In this issue:
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Whenever I tell someone about Intelligent Disobedience their response is usually a variation of "Wow! Is that ever needed now!". Well, of course, I agree. Do you? Here's what you'll find in this newsletter:
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TEACHING INTELLIGENT DISOBEDIENCE TO CHILDREN
Children have long trained on what to do if their clothes catch fire - Stop. Drop. Roll. These days, it is extremely sad that they need to train for an Active Shooter in school. A standard protocol seems to still be evolving in the US. Homeland Security says: Run Hide. Fight. But what about child safety from abusive authority figures - whether they are coaches, teachers, religious figures or relatives? What are they being taught? What are the children you care about being taught?
Not a lot. So we developed a simple rhyming phrase to help children remember what they can do:  Blink, Think, Choice, Voice. This is fully explained in the 24 page handbook we have developed for parents and caregivers to help children ages 4 - 11 understand and practice these steps.

And here's the best news: 
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE HANDBOOK FOR FREE UNTIL JUNE 20th  HERE
Click on ADD TO CART and CHECKOUT, apply COUPON CODE "CHILDSAFETY"  then follow through each screen to place your order. Then click the link to download. The link will also be sent to your email address.

WHAT DO WE ASK IN RETURN?
  • Read the handbook
  • Practice a few exercises with one or more children
  • Write an online review of the experience
  • Give us helpful feedback to improve the handbook
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EDUCATORS USING INTELLIGENT DISOBEDIENCE
Robert Bravo
Area Superintendent LA Unified School District

Intelligent Disobedience has profound implications for preparing students for Democratic Citizenship
Larry Spring
Schenectady City, New York, Superintendant of Schools

I very much enjoyed hearing the origins of your theories and your books and feel like there is much more to learn.
Karen Skepper - Coordinator of Social Emotional Counseling YK PAO SCHOOL GLOBAL EDUCATION FORUM

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to present your work. I think it is an extremely valuable resource and a very practical one at that. I look forward to continuing spreading the word .
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FREE OFFER
In case you missed it above: Download your free copy of Intelligent Disobedience for Children using promo code
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Good until June 20th.
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INTELLIGENT DISOBEDIENCE IS NEEDED NOW
We can't wait for our children to grow up and change the world. Intelligent Disobedience is needed now!

The most alarmed questions I get concern the President of the US ordering a nuclear strike. Will the military agree?

If the order is illegal, the military code is clear: personnel are required to NOT OBEY illegal orders. The situation is more problematic if the order is legal but very ill advised and its execution can cause tremendous damage. We certainly cannot condone a military that initiates acts of war without civilian control. But can we condone and even count on a military that resists orders that would start a catastrophic war?

I noticed last week that a NATO unit conducted a discussion of whether orders can ever be disobeyed and under what circumstances? Given the extraordinary caliber of the US military, I have confidence that serious ethical discussions have occurred and that protocols are in place to review any orders that may place political or psychological factors above the true needs of national and international security.
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ANTI-OBEDIENCE IN CHINA
When foreign language rights are sold to a publisher the industry norm is that they may change the title to make the book more marketable in their culture. Nevertheless, one hopes that the translation of the text itself remains true to the author's intent. I am pleased that an independent reading of the translation of my book on Intelligent Disobedience reports it has faithfully kept the spirit. 


STOP THE PRESS

We have just received copies of the Korean translation of my book on Intelligent Disobedience. The publisher seems to have made an editorial decision to create a lighter image for the subject by putting a very friendly looking dog on the cover.
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HAS A MOVEMENT BEGUN?
You may have noticed that I am saying "My book on Intelligent Disobedience." I am using the possessive for a good reason. 

L ast month another book entitled Intelligent Disobedience was published by Routledge Publishing House. The full title is Intelligent Disobedience: The Difference Between Good and Great Leaders. The author is Bob McGannon, an American who splits his time between the US and Australia.

When I became aware of Bob's interest in the subject I reached out and we agreed to collaborate to raise public awareness of the topic. You will now find our books featured on each other's website. It's a big world and it needs as many voices as possible bringing the concept of Intelligent Disobedience to its many "corners".
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WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
Right down the road from Mar-a-Lago, of course!  On October 24 - 27 the International Leadership Association is holding its annual Global Conference in West Palm Beach. Bob McGannon and I will be co-facilitating a workshop on Intelligent Disobedience as part of the rich conference proceedings.

If you don't wish to wait that long, please visit my website at www.irachaleff.com for many other resources on this crucial subject. 

My best to you for a good summer. And remember, never ever say "I was just following orders." And don't let your kids say that either.
What about you and the organizations in which you work? Would you like help in developing courageous follower or intelligent disobedience modules for those folks? If I can be of help please let me know.

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