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What Is The 4 D Model of Appreciative Inquiry?

John Whitehead
November 5, 2025
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In this weeks Vlog, we explore a powerful approach to positive change in the workplace—the Four D Model of Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry is all about opening new doors and seeing things in a fresh, positive way. When we focus on what’s working and keep a positive attitude, we discover new ways to reach our goals. It’s amazing what we can achieve when we believe in our skills and have confidence in ourselves.

In this week’ Vlog we explore the four key phases of Appreciative Inquiry : Discovery, Dream, Design, and Delivery.

Appreciative Inquiry, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development

How To Change Your Way of Thinking

John Whitehead
October 29, 2025
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Let’s talk about something that can really make a difference in how we feel at work and in life—changing the way we think. My second video in the short series on Appreciative Inquiry.

You know, one of the simplest ways to relieve stress and feel better about ourselves is to shift our mindset. When we have a positive attitude, it’s amazing how much more confident we feel and how much more we can achieve. But if we get stuck in negative thoughts, it’s easy to lose motivation and miss out on reaching our goals. Watch this Vlog to learn more.

Appreciative Inquiry, Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development

What Is Appreciative Inquiry?

John Whitehead
October 23, 2025
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This weeks Video Blog begins a short series on Appreciate Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry means recognizing the best in people and using those strengths to get great results. In the workplace, it’s about encouraging everyone to think positively. When we do that, it’s easier to overcome negative thoughts, work harder, and reach our goals.

Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development

Jumping From Loop to Loop

John Whitehead
October 8, 2025

What is the right answer? How do we know we have the answer to a challenge we face? Do we stop and look to see what’s next? Roger von Oech in his 1983 book, A Whack On The Side Of the Head, talks about releasing those mental “locks” that keep us from being innovative; from finding that “next best thing.” One of those locks is “The Right Answer” and Oech asks us to look for that second right answer. I expand on that by asking my clients for their third and even their fourth right answer. The problem is that we are conditioned from an early age to find the one right answer, when in fact there can be many answers to a question or challenging situation.