Institute_Wiki_v2.0.xlsx

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1	TERM	CATEGORY	DEFINITION
2	The DRIVEN Institute	Organization	A regenerative learning ecosystem focused on helping people cultivate vitality through understanding their five energy sources: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and social. We measure wealth holistically across seven capitals and operate on ReCap (Responsible Capitalism) principles.
3	Spark 360	Programs	Your owner's manual for the human operating system. This four-part foundational workshop helps you understand your energetic architecture—the five energy tanks (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social)—and how to maintain them. Graduates receive a Skills Wallet and are invited to apply for LAB membership.
4	The LAB	Programs	Where learning becomes lived experience. A monthly membership practice community where members explore regenerative practices, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen relational intelligence through science-based content AND peer learning, shared experiences, and collective sense-making. This is where belonging, curiosity, and vitality intersect.
5	Spark Studio	Programs	Our education and certification hub where facilitators, coaches, and pod leaders learn to spread the spark—developing the knowledge and presence to guide others through regenerative practices and community building. Includes the Mastermind for Growth for ongoing facilitator support. Launches June 2026.
6	Spark Network	Programs	The outward-facing expression of our ecosystem. We partner with organizations, schools, and communities to help them design their own regenerative systems, supporting human and social capital through culture-building, leadership development, and training. Two tracks: Organizational Partnerships and Community Regeneration.
7	DRIVEN 2 Wellness (D2W)	Legacy Term	Original name for the foundational four-part workshop series. Being converted to Spark 360 starting April 2026. Final D2W cohort (6th iteration) launches January 29, 2026 at beta pricing of $199.
8	DRIVEN Community LAB (DCL)	Legacy Term	Original name for the practice community. Now simply called 'The LAB' as part of Institute rebranding.
9	ReCap (Responsible Capitalism)	Framework	Our proprietary alignment system braiding together: Seven Capitals (holistic wealth measurement), Conscious Capitalism's 4 tenets (Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Leadership, Conscious Culture), and Regenerative Capitalism's 8 principles. We use ReCap as an ongoing reflection tool to pressure-test choices and ensure growth produces value for all stakeholders.
10	Seven Capitals	Framework	Our holistic view of wealth: 1) Financial Capital (money, economic resources), 2) Human Capital (skills, knowledge, wellbeing), 3) Social Capital (relationships, networks, shared values), 4) Intellectual Capital (innovation, systems, knowledge), 5) Natural Capital (environmental resources), 6) Cultural Capital (identity, meaning, heritage), 7) Public Safety (our unique 7th capital, central to community resilience).
11	Five Energy Sources	Framework	The foundational framework of human architecture: 1) Physical Energy (body, movement, rest, nutrition), 2) Emotional Energy (feelings, regulation, resilience), 3) Mental Energy (thinking, focus, cognitive capacity), 4) Spiritual Energy (purpose, meaning, values, connection to something larger), 5) Social Energy (relationships, communication, belonging, contribution). These are deeply interconnected—deficiency in one impacts all others.
12	SPARK Acronym	Framework	S = Self-awareness, P = Practice, A = Agency, R = Regeneration, K = Kinship. The full message: A spark ignites. It spreads. It illuminates. It warms. And when tended with intention, it becomes the fire that transforms energy into vitality—for individuals, communities, and the systems that connect us.
13	Communities of Practice (CoP)	Framework	Groups of people who share a concern or passion and learn how to do it better through regular interaction. Communities develop unique practices, rituals, and histories specific to their context. Engagement in social practice is how we become who we are. (Source: Etienne Wenger's research)
14	Three-Part Safety Agreement	Framework	Our foundation for psychological safety: 1) Participant Agreements (what members commit to), 2) WOWs/Ways of Working (cultural vows we co-create), 3) SEEK Safely Promise (commitment to honesty, transparency, safety, accountability, ethical practice). We offer education and guidance, NOT clinical mental health services.
15	HUBs	LAB Structure	Permanent groups that meet at an intentional cadence to explore shared topics and practice communication skills. HUBs provide continuity, belonging, and shared accountability. Examples: 1st Tuesday Gatherings, Community Board, Quarterly Masterminds, Metrics Makers, Strategy Committee, Partner Hub.
16	HUDDLES	LAB Structure	Mini-series and short-term courses where the length of commitment varies. HUDDLES allow deep dives into specific topics. Examples: The Four Agreements as living practice, Values Ranking, Five Love Languages, Stoicism exploration, seasonal retreats, Deep Dive: Sustaining Attention.
17	1st Tuesday Gatherings	HUB	Monthly community meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. A time to explore more deeply our human and social architecture in community. Core gathering for all LAB members.
18	Community Board	HUB	A group of LAB members who guide the development of systems, WOWs, and the LAB's growth. They solicit the wisdom of the crowd to gain clarity on strategic questions and ensure member voice shapes our evolution.
19	Strategy Committee	HUB	NEW for 2026. Focused on long-term planning and strategic roadmap for launching, servicing and maintaining organizational and community work.
20	Partner Hub	HUB	NEW for 2026. A space where community partners and affiliates collaborate, generate ReCap solutions, and support each other's regenerative work.
21	Quarterly Masterminds	HUB	A space to solicit the wisdom of the crowd to gain clarity on strategic questions, celebrate progress, and strengthen peer support.
22	Metrics Makers	HUB	A year-long commitment where members put WILL + CHOICE + patience + accountability together for transformation. Participants commit to measurably transforming one energy tank over 12 months.
23	Cohort	Programs	A group of folks experiencing Spark 360 (formerly D2W) together. Ideally, we have multiple annual cohorts creating ongoing community renewal.
24	WOWs (Ways of Working)	Culture	Cultural vows we take to be in community with each other—NOT rules imposed from above. Current WOWs include: Content Release, Mental Health Disclaimer, Cultural Mindset (positive intent), Grievance Protocol (curiosity over judgment), Netiquette, Accountability Reframe, 'Don't tell unless asked,' and 'We act as mirrors, not guides.' WOWs are co-created and evolve as the community grows.
25	Content Release	WOW	In an effort to keep the Institute experience confidential while being committed to sharing learnings with future clients, the Institute may publish images and excerpts from programs and LAB experiences after appropriately anonymizing them.
26	Mental Health Disclaimer	WOW	Participants recognize that DRIVEN professionals offer a wellness immersion experience in the form of science-based education, guidance, and instruction. We adhere to the SEEK Safely Promise. The experience shall in no way be misconstrued as clinical, and facilitators shall not be considered substitutes for mental health clinicians.
27	Cultural Mindset	WOW	The Institute is committed to assuming positive intent in community member situations. We replace judgment with appreciation of others as they contribute honestly and vulnerably in community.
28	Grievance Protocol	WOW	If you witness an alleged violation of the WOWs, you are invited to either request a conversation with the alleged violator or approach an Institute officer. Any conversation shall come from a place of curiosity rather than judgment, in order to better understand the other's point of view.
29	Netiquette	WOW	Virtual meeting guidelines: Cameras on (except when in motion), microphones muted (except when speaking), no bots taking notes. If you need to eat during a session, do so discreetly.
30	Accountability Reframe	WOW	From Thosh Collins, co-author of The Seven Circles: 'When you go outside of Native Country into dominant society, your actions reflect all Native people. It is not a bad thing to be held accountable. It shows that you belong.' Being held accountable is a privilege of kinship.
31	Don't Tell Unless Asked	WOW	From Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering: Members could only talk about what they 'sell' if someone asked for help or asked about what they did. This protects community members from being seen only as potential customers or investors and protects gatherings from becoming crass.
32	We Act as Mirrors, Not Guides	WOW	Each person sees the world from their own perspective. We can't possibly understand another's point of view. Out of respect for others' journeys, we refrain from offering 'advice' or perspective without asking for permission first.
33	Vitality	Core Concept	The exuberant strength, meaningful purpose, and power to grow that lets both individuals and communities thrive. It manifests as: 1) Exuberant physical strength and mental vigor—the energy to show up fully, 2) Capacity for meaningful, purposeful existence—the clarity to align action with values, 3) Power to grow and contribute—the resilience to sustain impact over time.
34	Regenerative Ecosystem	Core Concept	A system that doesn't merely sustain but actively renews and increases vitality—where energy, learning, and contribution cycle back to strengthen the whole. Like nutrients in healthy soil or blood in a body, capital must circulate to sustain health. Outputs become inputs, learners become teachers, and the system grows stronger with each cycle.
35	Agency	Core Concept	The ability to make decisions and take action on one's own behalf, and the sense of control one feels in their life. It's the capacity to influence one's thoughts and behavior, and to have faith in one's ability to handle a range of tasks and situations. Agency is both an undeniable right and a sacred responsibility.
36	Abundance	Core Concept	A feeling of expansiveness, celebration, support, nourishment, joy, and security. In our economy, exchange is energy—and when energy regenerates, abundance follows.
37	Growth Mindset	Core Concept	The belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. The opposite of a fixed mindset that says 'this is just who I am.'
38	Inclusion	Core Concept	Seeking to understand, accepting completely, and incorporating differing views, opinions, and beliefs as a means of development. True inclusion strengthens community by honoring diverse perspectives.
39	Celebration	Core Concept	Acknowledging the baby steps. Celebration marks history and builds neurochemical pathways that sustain motivation. We celebrate progress, not just perfection.
40	Personal Energy Management	Core Concept	Maintaining our five personal energy sources (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social) through intentional practice and sustainable habits. The foundation of all vitality work.
41	Responsibility	Accountability Framework	The state of being the person who caused something to happen. Responsibility is about WHO did it—being the source or origin of an action or outcome. It's acknowledging your role in what occurred, whether intentional or unintentional.
42	Accountability	Accountability Framework	Being willing to answer for the outcomes resulting from your choices, behaviors, and actions. Accountability is about ANSWERING FOR what happened—being willing to explain, justify, or face consequences. It's forward-looking: 'What will I do about this?'
43	Ownership	Accountability Framework	Taking full responsibility AND accountability—being the person who caused it (responsibility) and being willing to answer for it (accountability), PLUS taking initiative to make it right without being asked. Ownership is proactive. It's saying: 'This is mine to solve, and I'm acting on it.'
44	Willingness	Core Concept	The readiness and openness to engage with a process, practice, or change—even when it's uncomfortable. Willingness is the bridge between knowing what to do and actually doing it. In the D2W Formula: Intentional Choice + Willingness = Success.
45	The Light Wolf and the Dark Wolf	Metaphor	A teaching story about two wolves inside each of us—one representing positive qualities (love, joy, peace, hope, kindness) and one representing negative qualities (fear, anger, envy, regret, greed). The wolf that wins is the one you feed. Used to illustrate that we have agency in which aspects of ourselves we cultivate.
46	D2W Formula	Framework	Intentional Choice + Willingness = Success. The foundational equation showing that transformation requires both deliberate decision-making AND the readiness to follow through.
47	Skills Wallet	Tools	A system for making human capital visible and trackable. Documents your growth across power skills (energy management, intentional productivity, emotional intelligence, relational agility) through badges and certificates earned in Spark 360, LAB HUDDLES, and Spark Studio. Launching with Spark 360 in April 2026.
48	SPARK Skills	Tools	The integration of Personal Energy Management, Intentional Productivity, Relational Agility, and VUCA Vigilance—the ability to stay aware, adaptable, and agile in volatile environments. Also known as "power skills"—the blend that creates new professional differentiators.
49	VUCA	Framework	Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity. Our VUCA workshops serve as EXPERIMENTS to introduce communities to our methodology, helping shift participants from individual anxiety to collective agency.
50	SEEK Safely Promise	Ethics	A commitment to honesty, transparency, safety, accountability, and ethical practice in wellness and educational settings. We acknowledge that we offer education and guidance, not clinical mental health services. We are signatories to this promise.
51	Spark Plugs	Ecosystem Role	WORKING TERM: Currently using "Spark-certified facilitators" to describe Spark Studio graduates who spread human vitality frameworks across contexts the Institute cannot reach alone. Final terminology to be determined.
52	Pollinator Network	Vision	WORKING TITLE: Our long-term vision for spreading community resilience methodology through certified facilitators across geographic and sector boundaries. Spark-certified facilitators work with libraries, chambers of commerce, neighborhood associations, faith communities, and more to build both intra-community and inter-community ecosystems of resilience.
53	Founding Member	Membership Type	LAB members and D2W alumni who commit before December 31, 2025 and lock in $180/year fasic membership pricing FOREVER (with continuous auto-renewal). Their names, commitment, and presence become part of the Institute's origin story. Recognition includes documented status as Institute Founding Member.
54	Mastermind for Growth	Spark Studio	Ongoing support community where Spark Studio students and graduates collaborate to design, launch, and sustain their own regenerative communities of practice. Serves as both recertification pathway (every 2 years) and innovation space.
55	Partner Think Tank	Spark Network	Space where community partners co-create support systems, share learnings, and strengthen the Partner Hub infrastructure. Lives within Spark Network (not Spark Studio).
56	Psychological Safety	Research	The belief that one won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. Research by Amy Edmondson shows psychological safety is foundational to learning, innovation, and high-performing teams. Our WOWs create containers where vulnerability becomes strength.
57	Neuroscience of Trust	Research	Paul Zak's research showing that trust is built through specific neurochemical responses (oxytocin release) triggered by behaviors like recognition, challenge, autonomy, relationship-building, and fairness. Our celebration practices and WOWs activate these trust-building mechanisms.
58	Regenerative Cycle	Ecosystem	The flow through our four stages: Spark 360 → LAB → Spark Studio → Spark Network, with continuous feedback loops. Graduates become members, select members become facilitators, facilitators strengthen the community, and organizational insights feed back into curriculum. This is regeneration in practice.
59	Four-Stream Work System	Operations	How Institute work is organized: Stream 1 (Foundation/Intellectual Capital), Stream 2 (Community/Relational Capital), Stream 3 (External Growth/Social-Financial Capital), Stream 4 (Operations/Infrastructure). Work flows in streams, regenerates through cross-pollination, and builds multiple capitals simultaneously.
60	Integration Audit	Operations	Quarterly assessment of every project across four dimensions: 1) Vitality check (energizing or depleting?), 2) Capital generation (which capitals does this build?), 3) Ecosystem synergy (does this make other work easier?), 4) Trust building (does this strengthen WOWs and psychological safety?). Projects scoring low get deprioritized or redesigned.
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