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Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

Louise Altman : September 9, 2010 at 5:36 pm Hi Mary Jo, You know what is so important about using Appreciative Inquiry – we now know from the latest neuroscience research that every time we acknowledge what works, what is positive, we are activating the pleasure part of our brains. We’re a great society of problem solvers.

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The Importance of Being Care-full

You're Not the Boss of Me

Here goes: Judicious leaders care enough to: Be interested in each person, his/her skills, talents and ambitions This is a good place to start and is not dissimilar to taking inventory. Maybe then, more would be willing to develop these soft, yet hard, skills. Well, I have some thoughts about that.