Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

Your best chance of having creative, innovative initiatives will occur with behaviors that: Encourage curiosity: Ask open ended questions, encourage forums where it is easy and safe to brainstorm, and model curiosity for others on your staff. You can always speak up if you have to later.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 1, 2010

If I could have a “do-over” for that original event, here is what I would do: Brainstorm the questions and practice the answers beforehand: I would brainstorm the questions that the audience may ask, and practice the answers. I may be able to help you to consider what you might do if you are ever in such a spot yourself.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

They can bring objectivity to the situation and help brainstorm ways to deal with a difficult person. Doing anything on your own can be difficult, so try to find people to support you. Trusted individuals can help you feel supported and less alone. Lead from Within: Working with a colleague you dislike is never fun.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Successful reflection, in my experience, follows the principles of brainstorming… write down the first things that come to mind. Then let the brainstormed thoughts sit for a bit (hours or days depends on you). These quick, focused, purposeful actions can only come from thoughtful reflection.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2018

To start, we gave all 10 people a creative task: to brainstorm as many unusual uses for a brick as they could think of. Then we administered a 10-minute mindfulness exercise and afterward asked them to continue brainstorming the creative task. Leading a Brainstorming Session with a Cross-Cultural Team. You and Your Team Series.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2016

Integrating mindfulness into core talent processes such as onboarding, manager training, performance conversations and leadership development is also critical, though most organizations are not yet at this stage of adoption.

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