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  • Regenerative Business and Living Systems Design with Tre Cates

    In this episode of Ruminations, host Bobby Gill delves into regenerative business practices with Tre Cates, founder of nRhythm. They explore the concepts of living systems design, organizational health, and the distinction between managing complexity versus control. Cates shares his experiences from working with the Savory Institute, the development of the Savory Hub model, and the transformation of businesses by applying regenerative principles. This episode offers deep insights into creating resilient and thriving organizations by focusing on the interconnectedness of people, processes, and the environment.

    Tre Cates is the founder of nRhythm, a consulting firm helping organizations around the world design systems that align with the principles of life itself—complexity, emergence, resilience, and interconnectedness.

    In this episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Tre joins us to explore:

    - What It Means to Design a Regenerative Organization- The Difference Between Complicated and Complex Systems (and -- Why It Matters)- How Businesses Can Create the Conditions for Life, Not Just Profit

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    TIME STAMPS:

    00:35 Meet Tre Cates: Founder of nRhythm

    01:18 Savory Institute and Holistic Management

    01:39 Exploring Complexity and Leadership

    02:12 Sponsor Message: Savory Journey Giveaway

    04:15 Conversation with Tre Cates Begins

    05:42 Understanding the Cartesian Split

    08:38 Complexity in Agriculture and Beyond

    16:54 Managing Complexity vs. Control

    28:27 Patterns and Principles of Living Systems

    32:09 nRhythm's Approach to Regenerative Organizations

    43:27 Foundational Beliefs and Operational Identity

    44:52 Monitoring Health and Emergence

    51:20 Understanding Governance Structures

    53:00 Creating Conditions for Success

    55:42 Monitoring for Emergence

    56:55 Embracing Emergence in Organizations

    01:11:34 Case Study: Transforming a Boutique Firm

    01:18:44 The Savory Hub Network and Decentralization

    01:26:13 Influential Thinkers and Schools of Thought

    01:33:19 Future Patterns and Societal Shifts

    01:44:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: nRhythm • Savory Institute • Holistic Management

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  • In this episode of the Ruminations podcast, host Bobby Gill is joined by Dr. Paige Stanley from Colorado State University to dive deep into the science of soil health on grazing lands. They explore the latest research on carbon sequestration in arid and semi-arid rangelands, discuss the significance of different types of organic matter in carbon permanence, and introduce a new framework for understanding how grazing management affects soil carbon accumulation. The conversation also touches on the mental models of holistic managers and the potential of regenerative grazing to mitigate climate change. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Stanley's interdisciplinary approach and groundbreaking work in rangeland ecosystems.

    Dr. Paige Stanley is an interdisciplinary scientist at Colorado State University, exploring how regenerative grazing can unlock soil’s carbon-storing potential and foster climate resilience.

    In this episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Dr. Stanley joins us to explore:

    - How Regenerative Grazing Affects Soil Carbon in Arid Rangelands- Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing vs. Holistic Management- New Research That Challenges Carbon Saturation Myths

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    TIME STAMPS:

    00:55 Introducing Dr. Paige Stanley

    03:55 Dr. Stanley's Research on AMP Grazing

    08:01 Understanding Soil Carbon Dynamics

    13:27 Challenges in Soil Carbon Research

    21:42 Exploring Soil Texture and Carbon Sequestration

    28:37 Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing vs. Holistic Management

    32:44 Ruminating on Soil Carbon: A New Framework

    39:23 Upcoming Savory Journey to Zimbabwe

    39:55 Earth Day Giveaway Details

    40:53 Understanding Grazing Categories

    44:30 Mechanisms of Under and Overgrazing

    50:37 Challenges in Soil Carbon Research

    56:19 Feasibility of Soil Carbon Measurement for Ranchers

    01:04:20 Technological Advances in Soil Science

    01:10:51 Holistic Management and Adaptive Grazing

    01:18:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • In the inaugural episode of the Ruminations podcast, host Bobby Gill sits down with Allan Savory, the renowned founder of Holistic Management and the Savory Institute. The conversation explores Allan’s adventurous beginnings as a young game ranger in southern Africa, his time in military leadership, politics, and ecological research—all unfolding during a transformative period in global history.

    This episode highlights how a unique convergence of circumstances—colonial collapse, ecological degradation, and Allan’s cross-disciplinary career—created the conditions for the development of Holistic Management. Allan shares how insights from tracking, land stewardship, and systems thinking challenged conventional science and laid the foundation for a groundbreaking framework that has since changed the way we understand and manage complexity in agriculture.

    We also get a preview of Allan’s forthcoming memoir, which captures the rich backstory behind one of the most influential ecological movements of our time.

    In this premiere episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Allan joins host Bobby Gill to reflect on:

    - How a Young Game Ranger Became a Global Voice for Regeneration- The Birth of Holistic Management Amidst Colonial Collapse, War & Wildlife- Why Solving Desertification Requires More Than Just Science

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    TIME STAMPS:

    00:09 Allan Savory's Early Adventures

    01:31 The Birth of Holistic Management

    02:03 Allan's Memoir and Life Reflections

    02:37 A Peek into Allan's Study

    04:30 Diverse Career and Early Influences

    09:25 Challenges and Insights in Wildlife Management

    12:40 The Concept of Holistic Management

    27:48 Contributions of Jan Smuts and André Voisin

    47:03 Military Influence on Holistic Planning

    51:53 Introduction to Holistic Management

    53:43 The Importance of Livestock in Holistic Grazing

    56:39 The Influence of John Acox

    01:06:41 Early Career and Wildlife Passion

    01:16:17 Tracking and Ecology Insights

    01:23:52 Advanced Tracking Techniques

    01:32:18 Connecting Ecology and Wildlife Management

    01:33:30 The Hippo in the Swamp

    01:41:28 The Monkwala Talisman

    01:47:38 Rhodesian History and Ian Smith

    01:53:18 Racial Tensions and Personal Growth

    02:08:32 The Controversy of Elephant Culling

    02:14:03 Holistic Management and Future Hopes

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    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Savory InstituteAllan Savory's memoirHolistic Management TextbookVoisin’s Rational GrazingDiffusion of Innovations – Everett Rogers

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  • In the premiere episode of the Savory Institute's new podcast 'Ruminations', host Bobby Gill, the Director of Development and Communications, introduces the series. He shares his journey to the Savory Institute, the mission to regenerate global grasslands through holistic management, and the broad range of topics and guests the podcast will cover. Bobby highlights the diverse and rich network behind the Savory Institute, including regional learning hubs, educators, and their land monitoring protocol. He emphasizes the podcast's goal to tell the stories of people making real change in regenerative agriculture and beyond, hoping to inspire and educate listeners from all backgrounds.

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