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Send us a textDiscover how to turn every workplace interaction into a moment of growth and connection with insights from our esteemed guests, Jackie Stavros and Sherry Torres. These renowned authors of "Conversations Worth Having" share the keys to transforming the way we communicate at work by adopting appreciative inquiry. Learn how to tune into your mindset and lead conversations that positively impact relationships and even our brain function. Jackie and Sherry provide actionable strategies to ensure your conversations are above the line—appreciative and constructive—propelling your team towards success.Ever wondered how to stop venting and start solving? We dive into techniques to shift from unproductive complaining to constructive discussions. Using tools like generative questions and positive framing, we guide you in transforming dissatisfaction into solution-oriented thinking. Visualizing issues can make them more manageable, and our guests share how recalling past positive experiences can influence future interactions. These approaches promise to enhance workplace satisfaction and foster more meaningful, productive relationships.For those navigating conversations during challenging times, this episode offers wisdom on framing dialogues for positive outcomes. We emphasize how crucial constructive conversations are, especially in educational settings during the pandemic. Plus, Jackie and Sherry open up about their favorite books and the significance of listening to emerging voices in the workplace. As an added bonus, explore the transformative potential of conversation boot camps that retrain the brain for effective communication. Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with practical advice and resources for HR professionals eager to revolutionize workplace dialogue.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

Change is inevitable, both in our personal lives and in the workplace. But when change is poorly managed, it can lead to chaos, frustration, and disengagement. In this episode of Working Your Way, Kara Kirby joins me to dive into the complexities of navigating change at work.Whether it's a reorganization, leadership shift, or company merger, Kara and I share our insights on the small and big changes that can trip us up and how leaders can better prepare their teams. We also explore strategies for building trust, addressing the underlying fears at play, and finding opportunities for growth during transitions.Tune in to hear our best advice for handling change in a way that fosters clarity and reduces stress—no matter where you are in your career.We talk about:[02:14] The changes people can expect to go through in their careers[11:03] How leaders can guide their teams through times of uncertainty[18:17] What happens psychologically when people face change[26:04] Common mistakes leaders make during times of change[41:45] The importance of transparency from leadership in changeResources:Connect with Kara on LinkedInRead: Managing Transitions by William Bridges with Susan BridgesRead: Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri TorresRead: Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinLearn more: SCARF ModelRead: Change by John P. KotterConnect with me:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeselfatwork.comProduced by NOVA Media

Description: Group coaching can be mutually beneficial for both the coach and the client AND has its own set of challenges. In today's episode I am going to go over all things group coaching including what it is, the pros and cons of it, the key ingredients to a great group, group stages, problematic members, and so much more. This is a must listen if you are in the coaching space!  ----------  Free Resources:   The Ultimate Group Life Coaching Blueprint: A Complete Guide to Creating a Group Life Coaching Business by Joeel A. Rivera and Natalie Rivera The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres ----------  Stay Connected  Instagram: @jess_demarchis_coaching Website: www.jessicademarchis.com  

In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler interviews Micheal Emmart, Ed.D and Laura Torres, LCMHC who co-authored Conversations Worth Having for Clinicians, Case Workers, & Coaches: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Foster Wellbeing by Michael Emmart, Laura Torres, Cheri Torres, and Jackie Stavros.   Laura and Michael shared how the books is based off of two simple Appreciative Inquiry practices- generative questions and positive framing which allows for important conversations to happen.   We also discuss the importance of tuning into ourselves while working with clients and asking what is happening to me if I am feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, etc.   Laura and Michael also shared the importance of being in a place of curiosity and we can get back to curiosity while with our clients.   Conversations Worth Having Website Biographies Laura Torres, LCMHC Laura has been practicing psychotherapy for more than 10 years. She is currently working in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina, where she lives with her partner and 10-year-old son. Laura has worked in a wide range of settings with various populations spanning community mental health settings, residential and outpatient settings.  Laura's therapeutic approach and background is eclectic in that it draws on a variety of different modalities including Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Hakomi, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR.  Laura is also a certified life coach and yoga instructor.  You can connect with Laura on instagram or facebook.  www.lauratorrescounseling.com    www.lauratorrescoaching.com Michael Emmart, Ed.D Michael is often sought out as a subject matter expert on child welfare, justice involved, and cross-over youth.  He has filled a variety of roles over more than 25 years in the field, including: direct care staff, caseworker, counselor, trainer, senior administrator, nonprofit executive, and university-based consultant.  Michael is also a founding member of the Institute for Just Outcomes through Conversation (IJOC), which is housed within Case Western Reserve University's Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World benefit, currently serving as Executive Director.  He has taught and written extensively on the value of incorporating appreciative inquiry-based conversations within the human services field. Michael lives in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Central New York where he lives with his wife and children.  Institute for Just Outcomes through Conversation: https://case.edu/weatherhead/fowler/programs/just-conversations  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelemmart/  

Are you concerned about reducing stress and avoiding burnout? On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre. Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission:  She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic results, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out. Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast Host, and Author.  She has helped over 25,000 employees get faster results at work, make a bigger impact, and be better business leaders.  Lisa is passionate about showing leaders the way to lead with their head and their heart. “Burnout is a billion dollar problem in the United States.” – Lisa Duerre Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why great leaders align their head and heart - How to avoid burnout - Tips for rebooting to reduce stress and increase productivity - How to attract and retain employees Resources Mentioned: Book:  Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres Podcast: Ctrl Alt Del with Lisa Duerre:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ctrl-alt-delete-with-lisa-duerre-for-leaders-in-tech/id1532782441 Connect with Lisa Duerre: LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/in/lisaduerre Website:  https://RLDGroupLLC.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.  

In this bonus episode of Pop! On Leadership, we take our second deep dive into a topic discussed throughout season 1- influencing positive change at work. We learn from experts Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, who have written numerous best-selling books, coached, taught, and led organizations with a positive organizational development approach called Appreciative Inquiry. Also, we talked Jackie into binge-watching Ted Lasso, and she's now such a fan that she bought goldfish for the university football team where she teaches, Lawrence Technological University. Here are some helpful links :Conversations Worth Having - https://conversationsworthhaving.today/Cheri Torres -https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbtorres/Jackie Stavros - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-stavros-0b45824/

Everything happens because of a conversation How can you shape your conversations for more positive results?   Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres challenge us and guide us on how to create and participate with more productive conversations - both with ourselves and others. Episode 94 (Jackie is based in Michigan. Cheri is based in North Carolina)   In this conversation we explore: The difference between appreciative and depreciative conversations How to use curiosity as a conversational tool The concept and practice of Appreciative Inquiry How to manage the conversation in your head How to build a stronger team with better questions The power of generative questions and positive reframing   About my guests: They are co-authors of the book, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement   Learn more about Conversations Worth Having and the free resources here.   Jackie Stavros is known for creating a program called SOAR. That's a positive approach to strategic thinking, planning and leading. She's worked in 25 countries using appreciative inquiry to help 1,000s of people.  Cheri Torres is a serial entrepreneur having started one nonprofit and two for profit organizations. She holds a Master's in transpersonal psychology and PhD in educational psychology.   Excerpts from this conversation with Jackie Stavos and Cheri Torres   02:50 The book is called Conversations worth having. And it is it's focused on the idea that everything we do happens in conversation, whether in conversation with others, or a conversation with ourselves. And so if we want to have the outcomes we are hoping for, we need to be careful about the conversations we have, we need to choose to have conversations that move us towards what we want conversations that invite strong relationships, and bring us well being as well in the way we engage in those conversations.   03:33 Now, I'm curious, I imagine that all conversations, start with the conversation with ourselves. And I'm also wondering, How much control do we have over those self conversations?   03:48 That's a great question, George. I think if you're aware of it, and we're talking about it now, you are you have an intention to decide, am I going to come into a conversation above the line from an appreciative space? Or, you know, am I am I below the line? And in our book, we talk about the importance of tuning into yourself, and simply asking a question, Where am I? Am I above the line, or that depreciated place below the line. And if you're below the line, and you're listening to this, just try this technique to pause. Take a deep breath, see how that feels in you and get curious and just pausing and breathing. Get you to move above the line. It just resets your whole body mindset.   04:33 Jackie, I want to clarify what the line represents.   04:37 So imagine a straight line. If you're above the line, that's called an appreciative space where I value you, George, I value the situation that we're in. And I want to add value so that's appreciation. If you're below that line, you're in that depreciated space where you know I may not be valuing you I may not value the situation. mission. And sometimes, if you don't think about your intended message, you could fall, the words can take you below the line. And even if you don't get enough sleep or have enough water, or, you know, just just your physiologic can push it below that line. So think about where am I? ----- 12:57 Now, Sherry, I noticed some, some powerful wisdom in there and advice. And what, what resonated with me is that when one when we think we're being criticised that instead of responding in anger, or defending, or counter attacking, we respond with curiosity.   13:26 Hey, George, that's exactly right. Get curious. Jackie mentioned that tuning in that,  can we be intentional with our conversations? That when you someone criticises you, it's normal to feel defensive, or like wanting to lash back. But if you pause, that interrupts that pattern, and it also interrupts the, the biochemical soup that is starting to be dumped into your system. And if you then take several deep breaths, which is what Jackie mentioned, that deep breathing kicks in the parasympathetic nervous system, which further tamps down the cortisol and testosterone, and then getting curious is a positive emotion, which pushes you into the executive functions of the brain, where you can ask a question, you can be intentional with your conversations.   14:27 And I just add that there's a magazine behind me that says the business case for curiosity. So Harvard Business Review did an article on the business case for curiosity for business leaders, and there, you think about their intended messages. And if you were to just look up curiosity, all the health benefits of curiosity. And if you're naturally curious, it's easier it's more natural. You'll be asking general questions. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills      

Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling disconnected from your colleagues and your family? Are you just running so fast that you're not even stopping to pause? Are the conversations you're having turning into disagreement and disconnection? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you'll want to stop and take a listen. Most of you know by now that I am a huge fan of the book Conversations Worth Having. I reference it all the time, and I'm so excited to welcome the co-authors, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, on to CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Because right now, there is so much disconnect in the world. People are burnt out. They're scared. They're overwhelmed. I can't think of two better people to help us reframe and think about everything on a much deeper level so that we can be agents of change and connection instead. Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres have been internationally recognized for their work with appreciative inquiry. They've positively affected the lives of thousands of people and helped hundreds of organizations improve their capacity to thrive in uncertain times. They've been researching, writing, consulting and speaking on appreciative inquiry since 1996. CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre is brought to you by RLD Group on a mission to reboot leadership drive, eradicate burnout in tech, and help transform technical experts lacking people leadership skills from being a company's biggest liability into their greatest asset. Show Notes: What is Appreciative Inquiry and Why is it Important? [2:30] Ways to Get Yourself Unstuck [4:30] When Burnout Happens and How to Avoid It [10:34] From Fixing Problems to Encouraging Excellence [16:22] The Anticipatory Principle for New Projects [23:03] How to Get Positive Advice VS Negative Feedback [25:42] Location on the Line of Leadership [30:13] What's New in the Second Edition [39:21] Resources: Jackie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-stavros-0b45824/ Jackie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackiestavros Jackie's Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/jackie_stavros/ Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.stavros Cheri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbtorres/ Cheri's Website: https://cheritorres.com/ Cheri's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheri_torres?lang=en Cheri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheri.torres.73 Conversations Worth Having Book Website: http://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/ RLD Group's website: https://rldgroupllc.com

Episode 60 – How to have better conversations, with Jackie Stavros & Cheri Torres – Season 7, ep05 – The Internal Comms Podcast

My guest this episode is Jackie Stavros, keynote speaker, professor, consultant, author, and creator of the SOAR methodology. Dr. Stavros shares how she developed the SOAR methodology, which has revolutionized strategic planning and organization development, by bringing to the forefront a strengths-based approach to guiding strategy and organizational change.  Jackie offers practical tips on how to successfully use the SOAR approach and how to facilitate conversations that create the space for organizations to create their own futures and grow and improve.  She also shares ideas from her latest book, “Conversations Worth Having:  Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement”.  We discuss the key distinctions between mechanistic systems and human systems and the crucial role that engaging people in conversations plays in addressing human centered challenges.  At the heart of this is the notion of dialogue and dialogic organization development.

2:28 - how Cheri and Jackie first came across the idea of Appreciative Inquiry.4:04 - how many hours in a day are you in conversation?4:32 - what is appreciative inquiry.5:34 - difference between a good and a bad conversation.7:18 - you can feel when you are in a destructive, depreciative conversation.7:42 - how many of our conversations can be worth having?9:42 - our words affect each other.11:13 - what to do when the conversation is turning sour.12:02 - our conversations with loved ones are often less intentional than with strangers.12:41 - example of using Appreciative Inquiry in the real world.14:14 - Appreciative Inquiry is not about having rose-coloured glasses.15:22 - the technique of flipping.16:52 - how Appreciative Inquiry has impacted Cheri and Jackie's life.17:15 - our words matter immensely because they shape our world.19:08 - conversations worth having at home.20:57 - how to get your children to actually talk to you.24:26 - the constructionist principle.26:32 - the poetic principle.29:01 - Are appreciative conversations something we're born with or can it be learned?31:01 - there is a place for the sceptic.31:40 - appreciative inquiry doesn't mean you ignore problems.31:54 - analytical approach: looking for positive deviants.33:17 - overcoming negativity bias.36:15 - how to manage your emotions in the moment.37:47 - asking generative questions.42:11 - dealing with negative people who don't want to have constructive conversations.44:45 - a conversation worth having is not just a positive conversation.45:23 - don't assume people don't want to talk to you just because they are shy or introverted.47:30 - example of how leaders can use appreciative inquiry.51:55 - why appreciative inquiry is more likely to influence and create change.54:21 - How Jackie used appreciative inquiry in the hardest conversation of her life.1:01:03 - connect with Jackie and Cheri.You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/cheri-torres-and-jackie-stavros

Conversations are a part of nearly everything we do, yet most of us don't think about the impact this daily activity has on our and others' ability to thrive at work, at home, or in any social setting.In Conversations Worth Having, Second Edition: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres use real-life examples to show how Appreciative Inquiry (identifying what's working and building on it, rather than just trying to fix what's broken) and asking generative questions (those based in curiosity, fostering inclusivity) vastly improves any conversation. The revised edition of Conversations Worth Having contains a wealth of new material, including new examples, updates on the latest supporting research in neuroscience and positive psychology, a discussion guide, and a new chapter on “tuning in,” a process to cultivate awareness of factors that influence our interactions, plus a three-step technique to prime ourselves for conversations worth having.Book Stavros and Torres to learn how anyone and everyone can learn the practices detailed in their book to spur conversations that strengthen relationships, build effective teams, and generate healthy environments in which everyone thrives. Click here for more about the book. About Stavros & TorresJackie Stavros is professor at the College of Business and Information Technology, Lawrence Technological University, and an Appreciative Inquiry advisor at the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. Stavros has more than thirty years of leadership, strategic planning, and change-management experience. Links to her social media: LinkedIn; Twitter; InstagramCheri Torres is CEO and lead catalyst of Collaborative by Design, a consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance, retain talent, and transform communication and culture. Torres has more than 35 years of leadership, teamwork, strategic planning and culture transformation experience.Stavros and Torres have been researching, writing, consulting, and speaking on Appreciative Inquiry since 1996. Links to her social media: LinkedIn; Twitter: Instagram  Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work.We'll be discussing topics that are disruptive to the world of work and talk about new and different ways to approach solving those problems.Follow Rebel HR Podcast at:www.rebelhumanresources.comhttps://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcastwww.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rebelhrpodcast)

Our words are what often help us to frame whether we see the world as a set of problems or opportunities. Communications experts Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres believe that anyone can create meaningful and productive conversations that can be catalysts for change. It comes down to asking the right questions and approaching challenging conversations with creativity. Longtime friends and colleagues, they are co-authors of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. For decades, Jackie and Cheri have counseled individuals, companies, institutions, and other organizations on how to use two simple practices to make every conversation count. In this episode, Jackie and Cheri offer the tools and techniques you need to have conversations worth having. (Appreciative Inquiry is an approach developed by David Cooperrider. It fosters positive change in organizations and communities.) GUEST BIOS: Jackie Stavros has more than 30 years of leadership, strategy, organization development and change management experience, and is the creator of SOAR – a strategy to help organizations create meaningful conversations about opportunities and positive change.  she is a professor at Michigan's Lawrence Technological University College of Business and IT and a senior specialist in Appreciative Inquiry. Jackie earned her doctorate in management from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Her master's in business administration comes from Michigan State University. She earned her bachelor's degree at Wayne State University. She lives in Brighton, MI, with her husband, Paul, and their kids, Ally and Adam, as well as their dog, Rex. Cheri B. Torres specializes in leadership, team development, and whole system strategic planning. She is the lead catalyst at Collaborative by Design, a consulting firm that she founded in 2009. She's taught thousands of trainers and teachers around the world in the use and practice of Experiential Learning, Appreciative Inquiry, and other strengths-based processes. She has worked in many sectors, including corporate, government, education, and nonprofit, focusing on shared leadership, teamwork, and collective impact. She holds a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Tennessee, as well as a master's in transpersonal psychology. She lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband Michael, and their dog, Annabelle, and cat, Ziggy.  LINKS:Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful EngagementYes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive Paperback, by Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, and Robert Cialdini The Petrified Wood Principle Follow us on Twitter @speakgoodpodCheck out our blogGot an episode idea?

After this series, we asked What's next? We dropped the word pandemic as we realized creating a new reality in this era of accelerated change and emotional upheaval requires A Leadership Beyond… Adrienne can do it! But not alone. Tom can do it! But not alone. YOU can do it, but not alone. Your voice matters in our community of conversation. Can't wait to listen with you. The top two values of our community (our top 5 will be published shortly) are : People first – You've heard it said, “our people are our greatest asset”. They are not an asset; we don't own them or control them. Rather, they are our greatest investment. (Time, money, energy.) We seek return (personally and professionally), and we desire our counterparts to have equal or greater return on investing their strengths in our shared values and objectives. Quality Conversation – Let's start with our conversations. At its root, it's “to change together.” Conversation can be transformative. It's an exchange. Of energy, words, perspective, time, of care. Thanksgiving provided us an opportunity to catch our breath and reflect on our gratitude. Adrienne and Tom are grateful to this emerging community and committed to growing with you as we create a fresh and meaningful work experience in turbulent times. Together! Tune in/chime in: We have one more conversation to publish this year: Barbara Frankel, an expert with over thirty years of experience in training and coaching career development for world-class companies such as JP Morgan Chase and American Express. She will help us transform the great resignation into great retention. We will publish our conversation with Barbara Frankel on December 21st. Stay tuned! We will take a publishing break as we work on building the foundation for our new podcast (more on that soon). We kick off the New Year by publishing our conversation with Internationally recognized leaders in the Appreciative Inquiry community, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. We are excited to discuss their recently published Second Edition of Conversations Worth Having.

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming interview with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, authors of Conversations Worth Having – Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. The currency of all positive change is indeed conversation. Mostly we lead conversations without real strategy – and sadly, sometimes without much thought. And, being creatures of habit, we repeat the same cycle endlessly. We hold you (and ourselves) as already successful. This means you have meaningful relationships and produce good results. And yet, a leadership beyond calls us to continuously grow and develop. To accomplish this requires heightened conversational awareness. Jackie and Cheri give us a framework to evaluate our conversations, tools to practice and develop better skills, real-world examples of the impact of this approach, as well as inspiration to nudge us to do the necessary work. Members of this community of conversation know that we do not pitch. We do invite people to explore resources that can guide us to become the best leaders of Positive Change we can be. So, jump at the opportunity to improve your impact, one conversation at a time: Conversations Worth Having – second edition We expect to announce the publish date of our interview prior to our next posting. As always, we want to have a conversation with YOU.

Traditionally, CPAs excel with numbers, not words. In today's polarized society conversations can quickly become challenging and impede productivity. In this episode, Jackie Stavros & Cheri Torres join Tom to help us discover how to create productive conversations with our clients and employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your communication efforts moving you forward and or are they keeping you stuck in a negative loop? Find out in this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where Brandon Laws interviews Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, coauthors of Conversations Worth Having. The three discuss eye-opening tips for recognizing negative communication patterns and having meaningful conversations that move you and your team forward. TAKEAWAYS Everything we do revolves around conversation either with others or ourselves. The conversations we have either move us in the direction we want to go or keep us stuck in a loop of negativity. Our conversations affect our wellbeing, our productivity, and our engagement. Appreciative Inquiry engages us around what we want to see and where we want to go; it's about the outcome rather than traditional problem-solving centered around fixing the root of the issue. When we come from a place of destructive, depreciative conversations, we put people in protect-mode and hinder effective communication. Register for the 2nd Annual Organizational Wellbeing Summit - use promo code xenium A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST

Every one of our conversations at work can help create more engaged, positive and productive workplaces. In this episode, Wendy welcomes the authors of Conversations Worth Having, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, to discuss why we shouldn't take these conversations for granted - they really are at the heart of everything we do and are the secret to high-performing leaders and managers. You'll learn more about Appreciative Inquiry, how to uncover and bring out the best in each person in your organization, and how to increase productivity by finding new opportunities and promoting truly meaningful engagement. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit the BetterManager website. https://www.bettermanager.us/podcast © 2021 BetterManager

Conversations are the soul of leadership. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. The art of Appreciative Inquiry gives you the ability to have conversations that truly matter, build better relationships, and achieve more together. In this episode, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres give you 2 practices and 5 principles to create great conversations. And show how Appreciative Inquiry (AI)--one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change for individuals, groups, organizations, and communities--can help you communicate better and flourish in all areas of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre. Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission: She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic results, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out. Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast Host, and Author. She has helped over 25,000 employees get faster results at work, make a bigger impact, and be better business leaders. Lisa is passionate about showing leaders the way to lead with their head and their heart. “Burnout is a billion dollar problem in the United States.” – Lisa Duerre Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why great leaders align their head and heart - How to avoid burnout - Tips for rebooting to reduce stress and increase productivity - How to attract and retain employees Resources Mentioned: Book: Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres Podcast: Ctrl Alt Del with Lisa Duerre Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ctrl-alt-delete-with-lisa-duerre-for-leaders-in-tech/id1532782441 Connect with Lisa Duerre: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisaduerre Website: https://RLDGroupLLC.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In today's episode Dan chats with Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros. Cheri is CEO and lead catalyst of Collaborative by Design, a consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance, retain talent, and transform communication and culture, whilst Jackie is a professor at the College of Business and Information Technology, Lawrence Technological University, and an Appreciative Inquiry advisor at the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. This conversation explores how Appreciative Inquiry can be used to create much better conversations, both in groups and one-on-one. If you find the conversation useful, you should register for their free upcoming webinar here. You can also learn more about the book, and access some useful resources at: https://conversationsworthhaving.today/ If you're interested in checking out the Habits of Leadership Academy, or would like to get in touch with any questions, comments or suggestions for guests, then please head over to: https://habitsofleadership.com/  

Dr. Jacqueline Stavros has a passion for working with others to create positive change. She is a professor of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University, and is recognized for her creation of SOAR, a positive approach to strategic change. The foundation of her work is Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most widely-used approaches for positive change. Jackie has worked in over 30 countries using AI and SOAR to affect the lives of thousands of people and hundreds of organizations. She has written over 70 articles and 6 books, including her most recent work, “Conversations Worth Having.” Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and many leadership blogs. Jackie believes that our conversations create our moments and influence the world we live in. By learning the principles of “Conversations Worth Having,” we can all learn to lead positive change through our words. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit  ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

We're back with another transformational episode featuring Jackie Stavros & Cheri Torres, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Conversations Worth Having.  Conversations are at the heart of everything we do. They are key to effective leadership, high performing teams, and strong relationships. We all know that they influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much they affect our well-being and our ability to thrive.  In this episode you'll learn about generative questions, appreciative inquiry (AI), and simple practices you can use to move stuck conversations forward. Follow the conversation PMs are having about this and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmxchange  Stay up to date on events and resources at https://rbp.secondnature.com/  Be sure to subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

We're back with another transformational episode featuring Jackie Stavros & Cheri Torres, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Conversations Worth Having.  Conversations are at the heart of everything we do. They are key to effective leadership, high performing teams, and strong relationships. We all know that they influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much they affect our well-being and our ability to thrive.  In this episode you'll learn about generative questions, appreciative inquiry (AI), and simple practices you can use to move stuck conversations forward. Follow the conversation PMs are having about this and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pmxchange  Stay up to date on events and resources at https://rbp.secondnature.com/  Be sure to subscribe so you'll never miss an episode!

Clint concludes his conversation with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, the co-authors of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. In part two, Jackie and Cheri rundown the five principles that govern our conversations, the science behind using powerful questions and appreciative inquiry, and why they're on a mission to change our world of conversations.

This week, Clint has a conversation with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, the co-authors of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. Jackie and Cheri have a combined 50 years of experience in practicing and teaching Appreciative Inquiry. In part one, Jackie and Cheri explain the meaning of Appreciative Inquiry, how generative questions open the door to allow space for new possibilities, and how we can tell we're having a conversation worth having.

In this week’s podcast, we discover how to soar into your individual or collective purpose at work with four simple but powerful questions to help us navigate uncertainty. Connect with Jackie Stavros: http://www.soar-strategy.com/ [free_product_purchase id="94846"] You’ll Learn: [02:51] - Jackie shares why purpose is so powerful in moments when work and life feel chaotic. [05:31] - Jackie explains how an appreciative inquiry approach can help us to discover the best of what is and what is possible to surface our purpose. [07:45] - Jackie gives us four simple questions to help us SOAR into our purpose. [11:08] - Jackie shares an example of how the four SOAR questions can be used to surface your what and why. [15:48] - Jackie explains how teams and workplaces can use the four SOAR questions to help surface a shared sense of purpose. [18:33] - Jackie offers advice for aligning people’s individual purpose with the purpose of a team or organization. [21:22] - Jackie shares how teams and workplaces drive radical change in 2021. [23:56] - Jackie explains why it’s never too soon to reach for purpose in a team or workplace. [25:51] - Jackie gives us an exercise to help keep our sense of purpose in balance so we don’t burn ourselves out. [28:11] - Jackie completes the lightning round   Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz A Bit of Optimism Podcast Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Jackie!

Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros are co-authors of the book Conversations Worth Having which teaches readers how to use appreciative inquiry to fuel productive and meaningful engagement. They have delivered workshops, keynote addresses, and webinars to thousands of people around the world, sharing the appreciative inquiry-based practices and their deep knowledge about the science of Appreciative Inquiry, positivity, and wellbeing in personal and organizational life. The conversations we have make us who we are. If you want to up level your game, up level your conversations. This episode will help you find the right people to connect with and have more meaningful conversations. Here are the key links from the episode: Conversations Worth Having Get your copy of the book Jobber -- start your free trial today Join the Breakthrough Success Facebook Group Schedule a free strategy call today   Did you enjoy this episode? It would greatly help if you subscribe to Breakthrough Success and leave a quick review.

Jackie Stavros’ book, Conversations Worth Having, has had a profound impact on my thinking. I used to see the world as a highly-trained problem solver. In this conversation we discuss some powerful tools to shape your conversations and the world around you.

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one of the most widely used approaches for fostering positive change in organizations and communities. In their book titled Conversations Worth Having, Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros synthesize a way to bring AI into our daily conversations at work and at home, and they join Halelly on this episode of The TalentGrow Show to share their unique insights. You’ll learn about the four types of conversations in the model, how to leverage tools like ‘positive framing’ and ‘the flipping technique’ to inspire curiosity and positive interest in others, and how to create conversations that are appreciative, inquisitive, and worth having. Plus, Cheri and Jackie weigh in on the right way to think about balancing positive conversations with necessary critical feedback. Listen and be sure to share this episode with others. Shownotes: http://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode179 Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/1NiWyZo Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=62847&refid=stpr Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ijwlgz7lklnxqnfzjna7gcr65be iHeartRadio Podcasts: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-TalentGrow-Show-Gr/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/talentgrowshow Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2CpgIk1 TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjuHL Download the free guide: 10 Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them http://www.talentgrow.com/10mistakes Don't forget to LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS! http://apple.co/1NiWyZo

Kelly and Lara welcome Jackie Stavros to D(g)B! Jackie is an expert in appreciation as it relates to business, and spends her life integrating strengths-based, whole system, and sustainability concepts and practices such as Appreciative Inquiry (AI), SOAR, and Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) into her research, teaching, training, and consulting work. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a person’s or system’s capacity to apprehend, anticipate, and heighten positive potential. Now, if that’s not doing good business, we don’t know what is! Follow Jackie on Twitter or check her out on LinkedIn.  We hope you appreciate this info! The 5 Classic Principles of Appreciative Inquiry  Forbes Article on Conversations Worth Having  Jackie’s free download: Conversations Worth Having Today

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Dr. Jacqueline Stavros has a passion for working with others to create positive change. She is a professor of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University, and is recognized for her creation of SOAR, a positive approach to strategic change. The foundation of her work is Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most widely-used approaches for positive change. Jackie has worked in over 30 countries using AI and SOAR to affect the lives of thousands of people and hundreds of organizations. She has written over 70 articles and 6 books, including her most recent work, “Conversations Worth Having.” Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and many leadership blogs. Jackie believes that our conversations create our moments and influence the world we live in. By learning the principles of “Conversations Worth Having,” we can all learn to lead positive change through our words.   For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Imagine how your life would change if you had a clear and consistent approach to having conversations that would strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and expand future possibilities? Conversation expert Dr. Cheri Torres and I cover those topics and more in this episode. We also talk about the key principles in her book, Conversations Worth Having, and the philosophy and practice of appreciative inquiry.  If you are a leader, coach, or consultant, or someone curious about shifting any local or national conversation, I highly recommend this episode, as I was immediately able to apply what I learned to my coaching work with leaders. Show Highlights: Dr. Cheri Torres explains “appreciative inquiry” [2:22 ] and “generative questions” [3:54] The nuances of creating a positive frame for a conversation [5:33] Dr. Cheri Torres provides examples of “generative questions” [7:53] How these practices may manifest during under-performing employee reviews [9:12] How to run effective meetings [16:40] Workshops: “Conversations Worth Having” and “Strategic Conversations” [20:19] What the “appreciative conversation” with yourself might sound like [22:16] Identifying and addressing fear and other emotions upfront in conversations  [24:00] Broadening conversations with your neighbor to create positive change [27:51]   Resources:   Book - Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres   Have effective conversations, EVEN with your kids! FREE Conversation Toolkit can be downloaded here: https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today   Article - “Business As An Agent for World Benefit” https://www.huffpost.com/entry/business-as-an-agent-of-w_b_2091045   https://www.rhinomind.com   Follow Todd on Twitter: @rhinomind

Have you ever had a conversation with someone that ruined your day? Have you ever had a conversation with someone that made your day brighter? On today's episode, learn about the four types of conversations from the book Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres and see where you spend most of your time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themorninglightshow/support

Special Guest: Cheri Torres, Lead Catalyst (CEO) of Collaborative Design and Jackie Stavros, Professor at Lawrence Technological University Communication has remained in the list of top five issues for relationships and organisations for years. Cheri and Jackie suggest it’s because we’re not having conversations worth having. Success and failure are fueled by conversations: the ones we have with ourselves and the ones we have with others. Yet we seldom stop to think about the power and impact our words have on us, much less think carefully about using words that support well-being and success. This interview is with two internationally recognised authorities on engaging in conversations that fuel productivity and meaningful engagement—yours and others—in order to intentionally foster flourishing. Their best-selling book, Conversations Worth Having, is an easy read and provides many examples of how to use two simple practices to change your life and support success. These practices derive from Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most effective approaches for fostering positive organisational change. Join us to gain an understanding of how words and conversations impact your well-being and ability to be successful. Learn how you can easily shift the tone and direction of your conversations, even in the most difficult of situations. Host: Jo Dodds And here is an interview that Cheri and Jackie did with Forbes

Jon Berghoff is an expert in creating mastermind events that help people unlock the collaborative genius of groups, creating powerful learning experiences for participants. He is also the co-founder and managing partner of the Flourishing Leadership Institute, We sat down to talk about what happens at his mastermind events and the power of learning communities to create positive change.We also discuss developing intellectual and social capital, taking ownership and stepping out of the victim archetype. Connect with Jon Berghoff: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/jon.berghoff Twitter | https://twitter.com/jon_berghoff?lang=en   -For comedy show dates and tickets: https://awakenwithjp.com/events/   Check out My Super Secret Session | https://awakenwithjp.com/sss   -Join my private membership community, AwakenWithJP PremiumAF here: https://awakenwithjp.com/subscribe   -Check out the New Awaken Shirts:https://awakenwithjp.com/shop/   -Order my book: http://HowToBeUltraSpiritual.com/   -Help people around the world get clean water by donating to Charity Water | cwtr.org/jp   Connect with me at: Website | http://www.AwakenWithJP.com Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/AwakenWithJP Instagram | http://www.Instagram.com/AwakenWithJP Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/AwakenWithJP YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/AwakenWithJP SnapChat: AwakenWithJP   Subscribe to the Awaken With JP Sears Show on Itunes  https://apple.co/2zMzcwr Spotify https://spoti.fi/2QtwFwH Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2Rp5eob iHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/2SK22Zr Google Play Music | https://bit.ly/2suHlAU Android https://bit.ly/2NjzBdh   Show Notes Front Row Dads | https://frontrowdads.com/ Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros | https://adbl.co/2XD62c0 The Soul of the Organization by Bill O Brien Strand  | https://bit.ly/2Psyr1v Heliotropic Effect | https://bit.ly/2PvIYt6 Spiritual Capital by Danah Zohar | https://amzn.to/2IDtHpy  

How do you build a conversation so it's worth having? In this week's show, Russ interviews Jackie Stavros who cowrote the book, Conversations Worth Having, along with Cheri Torres. This show will get you thinking about how you architect conversations with your spouse, your kids, your employees, boss, and customers and improve your communication skills. Download the show notes at http://www.russhill.com/013

In this episode, Mike Sedam interviews the second half of the dynamic duo that wrote Conversations Worth Having. The book is available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2S5hDOH Jackie Stavros talks to us about appreciative inquiry and how flipping the conversation can have a positive impact on how we deal with situations. She gives us two stories: one from an organization she helped and the second from her own personal life. These stories help us understand the concepts of appreciative inquiry and the tools that lead us to conversations worth having. Please visit the Conversations Worth Having website at: www.conversationsworthhaving.today for more information and an executive summary of the book. If you need anything from Mike or would like him to speak at your event or to your organization, please visit www.crucialtalks.com.

For survival's sake, we are hard-wired to scan for what's wrong. The problem is, when we focus exclusively on what we don't want and what's not working, we get stuck in the negative. What if we could shift the conversation to the things that ARE working and what we DO want—and solve our problems along the way? What if we could leverage everyday conversations to dramatically improve outcomes in both our personal and professional lives? Cheri Torres is an author, speaker and catalyst for change. She specializes in leadership and team development, partnering with clients to facilitate positive organizational change through Appreciative Inquiry. Torres is also an entrepreneur, founding the management consultancy Innovation Partners International as well as NextMove, a firm that helps organizations invigorate collaboration and create a culture of excellence. She is the author and co-author of numerous books and articles, including Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. Today, Torres shares the Appreciative Inquiry conversation model, explaining how a focus on what IS working opens us up to higher-order thinking. She describes the top two components of conversations worth having: generative inquiry and positive framing. Listen in for Torres' insight on improving outcomes for our organizations and relationships by way of Appreciative Inquiry—and learn to make a conscious choice to scan for what's RIGHT!   Key Interview Takeaways Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to organizational change and design that focuses on the best of what IS and what's possible. Rather than looking at what's wrong and how to fix it, Appreciative Inquiry asks: What do we want? Where can we go together? How do we get there? By focusing on what's working, we open ourselves to higher-order thinking. Torres contends that we are energized by our successes, and directing our attention there leads to creativity and innovation. Worthwhile conversations begin with great questions. Torres explains that inviting people to share information (rather than making statements) breeds deeper understanding and connection. Positive framing means choosing a tone and direction that moves us toward what we want. The process of Appreciate Inquiry is not about ignoring the negative but finding the pockets in an organization where things are going right—and replicating what works through the system as a whole. Connect with Cheri Torres NextMove Innovation Partners International Cheri Torres on LinkedIn Cheri Torres on Twitter Cheri Torres on Facebook Resources Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres Jackie Stavros on LinkedIn Jackie Stavros at Lawrence Technical University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sedam uses an episode of Seinfeld to discuss how our beliefs affect how we see the world around us and how that impacts our decisions. In Seinfeld, Episode 12 of Season 9, George has a huge wallet where he keeps everything. It is so large it causes him pain. It is also so large it give Jerry a lot to make fun of him about. We use it to better understand the book, Conversations Worth Having, by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. By listening to the interactions between George and Jerry, we can see how the Constructionist Principle works and why how we have constructed the worlds we occupy can impact our decisions. We also get to use two principles from the book: 1. Having a positive frame and 2. Asking generative questions can change the direction of the conversations we have. If you would like more information or would like me to speak at your organization, please visit www.crucialtalks.com. I would love to talk with you.

Cheri Torres is interviewed by Mike Sedam about how to have strength-based conversations to implement change. Cheri co-authored the book Conversations Worth Having. It is available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2CibTMf Words have power, so we should be intentional of the words we use. Appreciative Inquiry is the foundation of these conversations and helps us change the lens we use to view a situation. You may be dealing with the same exact situation, but the frame you use to construct the conversations you have can help change the focus, and thus the outcome. The conversations we have can create safe workspaces which can lead to greater creativity and innovation. It's not about putting on rose-colored glasses. Having these conversations still recognizes the issues we are dealing with and helps us resolve complex challenges. The way we engage, talk, and make meaning constructs our reality. Conversations are not neutral. They either move us in one direction or another. For more information about Cheri and the book, "Conversations Worth Having" by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, please visit: www.converstionsworthhaving.today. Also, to check if I am available to speak to your organization or if I can help in any other way, please visit www.crucialtalks.com.  

If you are an established academic writer looking to make the jump to a more general audience with your material you could end up facing a lot of hardships you did not expect.  Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership Jackie Stavros, co-author of the new book “Conversations Worth Having” from Berrett-Koehler Publishers talks about her experience going from a well-respected academic writer to meeting the demands of publishing a book in the life-style genre. How do you go about finding the right publisher?  What should you know before you approach a publisher?  How do you manage having to change the voice you speak in, the constraints of page counts, and the often under estimated task of actually launching the book are just a few of the stumbling blocks you might encounter.  Be sure to listen in as Jackie shares her story and Peter shares his expertise on the publishing world.

Conversations are at the core of how we interact. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. How effective would you say that you are at having conversations that significantly and positively impact the lives of the people on the other side of those conversations? Jackie Stavros is the author of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, in which she teaches us how we can communicate better and flourish in all areas of our lives. When Jon Berghoff started the Flourishing Leadership Institute, he asked Dr. David Cooperrider for help. David’s response? "You need to talk to Jackie. She is a pioneer in the methodology of the work that I do." Jackie has since become a close mentor to Jon, a dear friend, and extraordinary at helping individuals and organizations to upgrade the conversations that they’re having. To get access to the full show notes, including the audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned during this discussion, visit HalElrod.com/226

In this episode, co-authors Dr. Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres weave memorable stories throughout their latest book that bring to life to the two practices that underpin conversations worth having: positive framing and generative questions. The stories cross a range of contexts, from healthcare to banking, education, family, technology, manufacturing.  They all illustrate very clearly how these two simple principles can shift a conversation that may be stuck or spiraling downwards towards a conversation that is depreciative to one that spirals upward and is appreciative, productive and meaningful. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps93  

Jacqueline Stavros is an Associate Professor at the Lawrence Technological University and has been honored with the LTU Inaugural Presidential Research Award. She’s known for her creation of SOAR, a profoundly positive approach to strategic thinking, planning, and leadership, based on the concept of Appreciative Inquiry. Today we’re talking to Jacqui about how the SOAR framework and how this can be used to help organizations and teams take a strengths-based, systems approach to strategic planning. and the kind of results they might expect.  Jacqui helps us to understand how SOAR differs from SWOT approaches, how to help the cynics embrace a more strengths-orientated approach and how you conduct a quick SOAR in just a few hours with a team. Connect with Jacqueline Stavros: Website: http://soar-strategy.com/ [free_product_purchase id="22823"] You’ll Learn: [02:14] - Jackie talks about 'meeting people where they're at]. [02:50] - Jackie explains generative questions. [03:43] - Jackie gives an introduction to SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations & results) and how it works. [05:55] - Jackie gives example of which situations SOAR is most appropriate for. [08:59] - Jackie explains the '5 'I' Approach'. [12:05] - Jackie discusses the impact of SOAR on the workplace. [17:15] - Jackie talks about potential cautions and caveats of using SOAR. [24:18] - Lighting round with Jacqueline Stavros. Your Resources: Conversations Worth Having by Jackie Stavros, Cheri Torres & David L. Cooperrider Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman Your Strengths Blueprint by Michelle L. Mcquaid & Ms Erin Lawn Give & Take by Adam Grant Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you Jackie!