Leslie is an economist who believes economics falsely dominates the way political, business and social choices are made and their outcomes. His views were formed in part through a childhood of extreme poverty and later direct experience of civil war in Biafra and the battle for independence in Algeria, where he worked in Shell’s marketing and operations.
Prior to that, he was part of Shell’s futures division in London. Subsequently, he formed a consultancy and leadership forum focussed on the fundamentals of renewal in organisations. He ran this for twenty years working with business, governments and civic organisations to explore issues of purpose, connectivity and creativity.
In addition to the Tales, he has written books of social autobiography, the Little Books of the Common Good and an essay on the widespread disengagement in society entitled Notes from Exile. He has sat on the boards of companies, think tanks, universities and charitable foundations.
Jennifer is a lifelong artist and writer. In 1977 she founded the Centre for Creative Communities in the UK. Its work was to strengthen ties and collaboration among the arts, education, and community development sectors across the UK, Europe, India, Japan, US and South Africa.
Jennifer has illustrated books and reports for more than 20 authors and organisations. Her styles range from drawing and photography to collage and black paper cut outs. The Tales features over 100 collage illustrations. Prior to moving to the UK, Jennifer ran a touring puppet theatre known as Williams Toy Theatre, which was awarded a number of distinctions from the international puppet community.
In 2003, Jennifer became a member and trustee of the International Futures Forum. It was there that she met and started working with Leslie on a range of topics and publications including the emerging Tales of Ashok, which took just over 2 years to complete.
Why now?
Epiphanies
Where to buy
Ashok’s journey leads him to contend with a series of interwoven crises. Read some short briefings by Leslie on how these are playing out in today’s world.
Ashok sows the seeds for personal and community transformations. Read about individuals and communities that have taken on the transformative spirit of Ashok.
Find out more on how to purchase a copy of the book. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.
Why now?
Ashok’s journey leads him to contend with a series of interwoven crises. Read some short briefings by Leslie on how these are playing out in today’s world.
Explore the polycrisis
Ashok’s journey leads him to contend with a series of interwoven crises. Read some short briefings by Leslie on how these are playing out in today’s world.
Explore the polycrisis
Epiphanies
Ashok sows the seeds for personal and community transformations. Read about individuals and communities that have taken on the transformative spirit of Ashok.
Where to buy
Find out more on how to purchase a copy of the book. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.
Find out more on how to purchase a copy of the book. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.
Find out more on how to purchase a copy of the book. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.
Find out more on how to purchase a copy of
the book. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.