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Stories

Appreciative Inquiry in Action: How to Get a Free Cab Ride in New York City

July 10, 2010 2010

The questions we ask determine the results we find. When we live in inquiry, we learn all sorts of weird and wonderful things. We learn what excites and motivates people; we learn what’s important to them and what they care about; we learn about what they do well and are proud of; and we can [...]

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What Are You Excited About?

April 23, 2010 2010

I have just been inspired to respond to the following question, which was posed by Justin Ruben, executive director of moveon.org. “What are you excited about?” I love the question. In my practice of Appreciative Inquiry, we say it’s the question that starts the change process. If Justin had asked, not “What are you excited [...]

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The Fullness of Being Alive

April 5, 2010 Appreciative Inquiry

When asked by Bill Moyers “what is the meaning of life?” Joseph Campbell replied, “I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.” How so absolutely real is that! Coming back from India and Nepal recently, and being immersed in the [...]

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Appreciative Collaborations

March 14, 2010 Appreciative Inquiry

Buyers of my book, “Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions” have been emailing me with the most heartfelt comments. They are saying how they are inspired by its content. I am equally inspired by their responses, so I’ve created a comment area on my blog for us to continue sharing ideas, stories, experiences, insights and aspirations. [...]

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Stunning Examples of Appreciative Inquiry Principles

February 20, 2010 Action

Aimee Mullens gives such a powerful and moving TED talk. All of the AI Principles are evident in her story. She opens with examples of the Constructionist Principle: how words create worlds and the role we all play in co-creating our realities and defining each other. She advocates the need to honor the wholeness, possibility [...]

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A Task of Leadership – Aligning Strengths

January 25, 2010 Appreciative Inquiry

I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership. Thinking about what it means in today’s context. I’m making a distinction between leadership and a leader. Leadership as a process is larger than the individual leader. That seems important because leadership happens in relationship with others and within a context. There are many kinds of leadership; thought [...]

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2010: My Thoughts and Actions

January 4, 2010 2010

This is the first full week of 2010. As the New Year begins, I would like to extend best wishes for good health, an abundance of joy and prosperity to you all. I am excited about this new year – twenty ten! I love saying it: twenty ten! In March, twenty ten, my book will [...]

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