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[Read more](https://brauer.ca/articles/ride-4-campfire-circle-the-journey) [![](https://brauer.ca/hubfs/to%20heal%20a%20fractured%20world%20-%20jonathan%20sacks.jpg)](https://brauer.ca/articles/who-am-i-part-two) ## [Who Am I - Part Two](https://brauer.ca/articles/who-am-i-part-two) ![Picture of Gavin Brauer](https://brauer.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Gavin-2.jpg?width=50&name=Gavin-2.jpg) [Gavin Brauer](https://brauer.ca/articles/author/gavin-brauer) Jul 26, 2025, 11:59:35 AM In Who Am I - Part One I wrote about leadership lessoned I learned reading To Heal a Fractured World... 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As an EOS Implementer, I help my clients create organizational alignment, execute with accountability and discipline, and work together as a healthy team.  Learn more [![](https://brauer.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Gavin%20-%20snow%20smile%20small.png?width=150&height=200&name=Gavin%20-%20snow%20smile%20small.png)](https://brauer.ca) Gavin Brauer 1924 Avenue Road Toronto, Ontario M5M 4A1 [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinbrauer/) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/kindhuman_canuck/) - [Gavin Brauer](https://brauer.ca) - [Articles](https://brauer.ca/articles) - [Learn About EOS](https://www.eosworldwide.com/gavin-brauer) - [Contact](https://brauer.ca/contact) Copyright © 2026, Brauer Growth Ltd. ![EOS-WeRunOnEOS-Badge](https://brauer.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/EOS-WeRunOnEOS-Badge.png?width=152&height=100&name=EOS-WeRunOnEOS-Badge.png "EOS-WeRunOnEOS-Badge")