Author: Patrick
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Peace Is Grown, Not Given:
🕊️ Peace isn’t a theory—it’s something we grow, together. From rural Maine to global partnerships, my journey has led me to believe that peacebuilding begins with listening, planting, and showing up where it matters most. In this article, I share how my roots in agriculture, leadership, and service shaped my path—from Rotary to Roots of… Read more
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When Leadership Hurts: Why Leading with Soul Matters More Than Ever
Burned out while leading? Discover how Patrick Dunn’s Leading with Soul keynote helps executives, founders, and teams reconnect with purpose, clarity, and sustainable leadership—especially when they’re feeling the strain. Read more
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Beyond Transactions: Why Community Partnerships Are Essential for Purpose-Driven Impact
By Patrick Dunn | Paxaterra Global(Keywords: community partnerships, nonprofit collaboration, corporate social responsibility, leadership impact, sustainable business practices) In today’s interconnected world, the most resilient organizations—whether corporate or nonprofit—are those that build bridges, not silos. True impact doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s forged through strategic community partnerships grounded in trust, purpose, and a shared vision… Read more
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How Nonprofits Can Turn Travel With Purpose Into a Sustainable Revenue Stream
Discover how Paxaterra Global helps nonprofits design purpose-driven travel programs that generate recurring, mission-aligned revenue while deepening impact and community engagement. Read more
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Leadership That Serves: Why Speaking with Soul Is the Future of Purpose-Driven Leadership
Patrick Dunn By Patrick Dunn | Keynote Speaker on Leadership & Purpose“Lead with Soul, Build with Purpose” “Here in this grove of enduring redwoods… members of the United Nations Conference… met to honor the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt… apostle of lasting peace for all mankind.”— Memorial Plaque, Muir Woods, 1945 Beneath the towering redwoods… Read more
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From Mascot to Mission: How Leading with Soul Shaped My Path Across Ice Rinks, Parks, and Boardrooms
From Mascot to Mission: Leading with Soul Across Ice Rinks, Parks, and Boardrooms Leadership doesn’t always begin in the boardroom.Sometimes, it starts behind a mask—on skates. From 1980 to 1984, I proudly served as Bananas the Bear, the spirited, skating mascot of the University of Maine. As an NCAA Division I All-American cheerleader, I learned… Read more
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The Urgent Imperative: Building Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Post-Conflict Zones
March 30, 2025 Post-conflict zones face a critical juncture where immediate health crises intersect with the long-term need for stability. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that conflicts not only cause direct mortality but also contribute significantly to increased rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and mental health disorders, often persisting for years after hostilities cease.… Read more