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About this Episode Time Stamps Q&A About our Guests Resources Podcast host Annette Stevenson is joined by best-selling authors, professional facilitators and speakers, Will Wise and Chad Littlefield to discuss their work in facilitating meaningful communication among leaders and educators. They delve into some of the tools mapped out in their book Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter as well as the importance of intention and empathy as it relates to effective communication and leadership. Skip to: 01:32 Can you explain the word intention and how it is used in your book? “Intention is what is the game that we are playing and what do we hope to accomplish, or what are we aiming to accomplish, before this meeting is over or this project is over.” “It creates a compass that allows us all to navigate toward a future that we want to create.” Skip to: 03:52 So that intention, and the expressing of the intention, is applicable in organizational meetings, classroom settings, boardroom settings, really anywhere, would you agree with that? “Our time is our most precious resource.” “And if you're able to craft an intention statement, the other people can see themselves in, the amount of buying goes up and the amount of resistance goes way down in the meeting, that's a pretty big shift.” “It’s so often that we lose who we’re actually doing our work for.” Skip to: 09:32 Is it possible for you to provide an example of empathy, apathy and sympathy? “She was able to put one of her feet in her student’s and her parent’s and her family’s and her educator’s shoes and keep one of her feet grounded in her own reality.” “We parent better when we can be empathetic.” Skip to: 19:15 Once you reach that apathy point, there's a way out of it, you can step back out of it? “Empathy allows people to be seen and heard and understood exactly for who they are, and for who they are not, and when that happens, people are more likely to contribute, more likely to give their voice, more likely to choose to contribute” Skip to: 22:04What is the difference between debate and discussion? “Debate often has this two-sided argument where people are trying to prove and they're only listening to win and they're trying to challenge each other.” Q: I'm going to jump into some of what I uncovered in your book Ask Powerful Questions, you frame a pyramid of skill sets, and the base of that pyramid is intention. Can you explain the word intention as you mean it there, as a foundational skill in that context and how it relates to connecting authentically with people? A: (Will) When I was writing the book, I shared some of the first drafts with an editor, she said, "You got to put that intention chapter first." I'm like, "No, no, no, no, it goes later." And she said, "No, no, no, it's got to go first." And she helped me pull it down to the bottom of the pyramid. And I'm so grateful for Paula for doing that because what that did for me and the work that we're doing is, it creates a space for people to really authentically show up. So, the root word of intention means to stretch, and it's useful to think about that in a couple different ways. To stretch to include the needs of the whole, right? To move away from me and to include the we, who else do I need to include into my intention. Second, it allows us to stretch the present moment into the future and pull that future into the present moment right now. What we've noticed in working so many different educational programs, facilities, schools and universities is that there are so many meetings that happen, especially at the upper level in which the intent is not clear. It showed up on our calendars, we show up in the room, there may be an agenda, but an intention is different than that. Intention is what is the game that we are playing, and what do we hope to accomplish, or what are we aiming to accomplish before this meeting is over,

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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4blW9R0wSrQ[/embedyt] “As you begin to take action toward the fulfillment of your goals and dreams, you must realize that not every action will be perfect. Not every action will produce the desired result. Not every action will work. Making mistakes, getting it almost right, and experimenting to see what happens are all part of the process of eventually getting it right.”   - Jack Canfield   If you have ever taken action, you know that with every action there can be a positive or negative outcome. Every decision or choice has a risk. To be human is to know that mistakes, shortcomings, failures, and pitfalls will occur. Perfection does not exist. When pitfalls do occur, it is important for you and I find purpose in those pitfalls. According to an online Dictionary, a pitfall is “a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.” Otherwise, known as the speed bump in the road of life believed to slow us down and on the rare occasion speed things up. To find purpose is to give meaning to the pitfalls. The purpose is to discover what happened and what the cause was to prevent those pitfalls from reoccurring. Pitfalls can tell you a great deal about yourself, others, and the world around you. If you have the courage to share your pitfalls publicly or with your small circle of friends, you may even inspire someone with your vulnerability. Mistakes and pitfalls give you an opportunity to review your intentions, evaluate your commitments, and adjust your actions to align with your values. Acknowledge Your Pitfall. The first step in finding purpose in your pitfalls is to acknowledge that a pitfall or mistake happened. We make mistakes every day. With some mistakes, you self-correct so quickly that you do not even notice. It is instinctual. Other mistakes will set you back or repeat themselves until you discover the lesson, make a different decision, and take a different action. “Own” It! Accept 100% Responsibility. Sometimes when mistakes or pitfalls happen people minimizing them as insignificant, “It really doesn't affect things.” or “It's not a big deal.” Some people turn to blame others because they could not have made a mistake. Do you know anyone like this? When you accept responsibility for what is you control, you can turn things around and maintain trust and respect of others. People are gracious towards you when you “own your stuff” because they know there will be a time when they make a mistake and will need the same favour. Reflect and Ask Powerful Questions. Taking time to reflect brings about self-awareness. Once you are self-aware, there is no turning back! When you have the awareness of what happened and what the cause was you cannot intentionally repeat the same mistake or error. You will need to make a change especially if you are looking for positive results. What were the steps leading to this pitfall? What could be done to prevent this pitfall from repeating? What needs to be adjusted to get the desired result? Mistakes teach us about integrity. Mistakes and pitfalls often happen when you have overcommitted yourself, avoided conflict, broken promises, failed to listen, or rushed to get something done. They teach us that sometimes we need to slow down and become mindful of our interactions with others, how we feel, and what is going on around us. According to Dr. Carol Dweck's work, if you have a “growth” mindset, you will see your mistakes as an opportunity to improve. Whereas, if you have a “fixed” mindset, you will see your mistakes as fatal and something that cannot be corrected. Fail Forward with a Plan. There is no sense in beating yourself up over a pitfall. It is done and often cannot be changed. Focus on what CAN be done. Now that you have determined what may have led to this pitfall, you can make a plan of action to get the outcome you desire. What will be your next steps to set up for one of your greatest comebacks?

In part three of this three part podcast series Greg sits down and talks with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise to discuss dropping the why questions for how and what questions. Along with the power of empathy. WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/ Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

In part two of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of rapport and listening. WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/ Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

In part one of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of sharing our intentions within collaboration, team time, and conversations. WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/ Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

Will Wise is a professional question-asker!  As Chief Weologist at We!, Will and his business partner Chad Littlefield help connect people to people and people to ideas. His newly released book, Ask Powerful Questions, is for any leader who is ready for change. At the heart of it all is the importance of establishing trust and cultivating authentic connection. In his role at World In Conversation, in the Center for Public Diplomacy at Penn State University, he trains people—from undergrad students to NATO soldiers—to have meaningful conversations that transform how they see the world. After college, Will joined the Peace Corps and he credits his international experiences with helping him let go of how he sees the world and learning to embrace the other. The themes of exploration, connection and trust permeate both his personal and professional life. These days Will lives in Central Pennsylvania with his wife and 3 young children and he strives to model curiosity and assumption-questioning. In this episode he shares the many ways he does this, the challenges, and the rewards of approaching life this way.   Key Takeaways: Will’s time in the Peace Corps taught him to think differently and approach life in a non-traditional, creative way Explore making your own job and creating something new within the job you have The power of questioning assumptions with clear intentions Will’s work with the Center for Public Diplomacy embraces the power of meaningful conversations. Will and Chad created We! to help people move from a ‘me’ mindset to a ‘we’ mindset. How Will is honing in on his priorities while balancing two jobs, a book launch and a family Choosing to be a learner not an advocate, and curious instead of combative. How to teach your children (and others) to ask "how" and "what" rather than "why" Explaining the Confederate flag to curious children Choosing to be a learner not an advocate, and curious instead of combative.  Links: Ask Powerful Questions by Will Wise This is What Perfect Looks Like by Heather H. House  The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz We! https://weand.me/ Grange Fair in Central Pennsylvania The Bread Sister of Sinking Creek by Robin Moore  

Who is Will Wise?Will Wise is the author of Asking Powerful Questions and co-founder of WeAnd.Me helping people create conversations that matter.With over two decades of experience, Will Wise creates custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves.Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with Will and We!™ Most recently, Will has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Ask Powerful Questions.Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children.You can buy Will Wise's latest book Ask Powerful Questions here on Amazon.Contact Us at Beyond the RutEmail: info@beyondtherut.comVoicemail: 361-596-3788Twitter: Twitter.com/beyondtherutFacebook: Beyond the Rut