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Leadership

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

Think about the last time something didn’t go the way you expected. Maybe a plan fell apart, a process didn’t work, or a goal just wasn’t met. Those moments can be frustrating — but they’re also opportunities. Opportunities to slow down, think critically, and solve problems creatively. This week’s video…

Conclusion: Appreciative Inquiry, A Way of Thinking

Over the past several weeks’ I have produced a series of vlog posts on Appreciative Inquiry As we come to the close of this series, let’s take a moment to reflect on what Appreciative Inquiry truly invites us to do. At its core, Appreciative Inquiry is not just a method—it’s…

How to Create a Positive Core

Welcome to this week’s video blog post and the final in my series on Appreciative Inquiry. This week let’s talk about something at the heart of every successful team and individual – creating a positive core. If we want the people around us to be positive and confident, we have…

How to Coach and Manage using Appreciative Inquiry?

Welcome to this week’s video blog post, my ninth is the series on Appreciative Inquiry. This week let’s talk about how we can use Appreciative Inquiry to become better coaches and managers. Managing a group of people is tough enough and coaching them in the right direction can be even…

How to Influence Change Through Appreciative Inquiry

In this week’s video blog post, let’s talk about how we can create positive change at work—and how that change can ripple out to others. It’s all about Appreciative Inquiry and using our strengths to make a difference. Influencing other people doesn’t have to be complicated. It often starts small—maybe…