Podcasts about meaningful engagement

In a world that celebrates the loudest voices and the biggest followings, what if quiet spaces are where real belonging begins?In this deeply personal and connected conversation, Sara Lobkovich sits down with community strategist Carrie Melissa Jones to explore the surprising power of “quiet communities” — where introverts, neurodivergent folks, and the socially anxious can finally feel seen, heard, and safe.If you've ever felt like community just isn't for you… this episode might just change everything.Episode Highlights:Carrie's journey with social anxiety and building inclusive, "quiet" communitiesBelonging without active participation—research and real-life insightsUsing bodily awareness and boundaries to stay grounded as a community creatorSelf-leadership and support systems to prevent burnout in community workPractical tips for both hosts and participants to feel more confident and alignedKey Concepts Explored:Self-Regulation in Online Spaces: How digital communities offer spaces for thoughtful connection for introverts and neurodivergent people.Quiet Communities: Community spaces that don't demand constant engagement and allow people to participate on their own terms.Meaningful Engagement vs. Engagement for Engagement's Sake: The importance of connecting community activities to purpose and growth rather than arbitrary metrics.Body Awareness as Community Evaluation: Using physical reactions and feelings as guidance for whether a community is a good fit.Belonging Without Participation: Research findings on how affiliation alone can create a sense of belonging without requiring active involvement.Self-Leadership in Community Building: Managing internal dialogues and anxieties that arise when creating and managing communities.Community as Healing Practice: How creating spaces for others can help heal our own relationship to connection.Distributed Leadership: Inviting others' contributions rather than trying to do everything yourself.Community Building as a Long Game: The importance of patience and persistence in both building and participating in communities.Notable Quotes: "If there's a place that you wish existed... why not be the person that starts that?"— Carrie Melissa Jones [00:13:00] "You cannot do it alone. It's not a solo activity. To really create a community, you've got to see, recognize, and invite in the gifts of others and others' contributions."— Carrie Melissa Jones[00:42:32] - [00:42:54]I start everything I do scared and then once you get rolling it gets fun. Nothing starts fun. Everything starts with anxiety.— Sara Lobkovich [00:46:45]Chapters:[00:00:00] Introduction and Meet Carrie Melissa Jones[00:05:51] Social Anxiety and Career: Turning Challenges into Expertise[00:11:22] Redefining Community: "Quiet Communities" and Meaningful Engagement[00:15:38] Challenging the "Not a Joiner" Identity and Finding Your Fit[00:19:53] Body Awareness: Using Physical Responses as Your Community Guide[00:25:32] Advice for Shy Community Creators: Boundaries and Sustainability[00:29:42] Research Insights: Belonging Without Active Participation[00:39:03] Self-Leadership and Distributed Responsibility in Community Building[00:44:30] Practical Pre-Launch Strategies and "Doing It Scared"[00:48:10] The Long Game: Advice for Participants, Hosts, and Closing ThoughtsUpcoming Events:Q3 Strategic Achievement Intensive is now waitlisting!...

On this week's Tips from Trestle, Aaron chats with Heather Burns, a seasoned resident engagement professional, to explore innovative strategies for enhancing senior living communities. Heather shares her resident-first philosophy, emphasizing holistic well-being that foster independence and purpose. She highlights the importance of bridging departmental silos, fostering teamwork, and training staff on empathy and compassion to elevate resident care. The discussion also unveils exciting initiatives in her role as the new Corporate Director of Resident Engagement for Trestle Hospitality Concepts - like a comprehensive engagement guidebook & tailored training programs to support activities directors in creating meaningful connections and thriving communities.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoiceWiseOxClarkProBen E Keith Foods#TFT407 #SeniorLiving #ResidentEngagement #HolisticCare #MontessoriMethod #ElderCareInnovation #SeniorWellness #TeamworkInCare #CompassionateCare #ActivityDirectors #EmpathyInAction #CommunityConnections #SeniorLivingLeadership #SiloBuster #TrestleHospitality

The most insidious consequence of chasing virality isn't that it makes you look foolish; it's that you're actively poisoning your precious audience.Here's what "playing the algorithm" might do to (instead of for) your personal and professional brand.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/virality-is-poisonous/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/377-virality-is-poisonousCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Raquel Manriquez and Carol Stambaugh. They discuss their new venture, Press Conf, a conference focused on the business side of WordPress. Raquel, a former community manager for Elegant Themes, and Carol, co-owner of RadiateU, share their motivations for creating this event. They emphasize the need for a business-centric conference within the WordPress community, contrasting it with the user-focused WordCamps. Press Conf aims to foster deep connections among attendees through a single track of sessions and an intimate setting. The episode highlights their commitment to inclusivity, meaningful networking, and authentic conversations.Top TakeawaysPress Conf addresses a significant market gap by being the first WordPress conference specifically focused on business aspects, filling an unmet need in the community for business-oriented professional development.The conference prioritizes meaningful engagement through intentional design choices like single-track sessions, no recordings, and an intimate setting - all aimed at fostering authentic discussions and deeper connections among attendees.Careful curation is central to the event's strategy, from thoughtfully selected speakers to a sustainable pricing model, ensuring high-quality content and long-term viability while delivering value to participants.The conference emphasizes building an inclusive community that welcomes both industry veterans and newcomers, focusing on fostering constructive dialogue and relationships within the WordPress business ecosystem.Mentioned In The Show:PressConfElegant ThemesWPWonder WomenRadiateUJeremy SaxeyWordCamp PhoenixPressNomicsSally StrebelJoshua StrebelDoc PopularWP SpeakersThe WP WorldMarcus Burnettewp.orgTroy DeanAlex KingChris LemaKarim MarucchiDave RyanBluehostNathan AtkinsonNathan B WellerBrian RichardsMatt Medeiros

 Looking for the secrets to creating a brand tribe that not only survives but thrives? This episode discusses how to transform your audience into a passionate community that champions your brand. We'll explore practical strategies, from leveraging social media to fostering genuine connections, that will help you cultivate a loyal following. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur or a seasoned brand builder, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your community engagement.Find out more by following us!IG: @thewritemixx, @talklikeabrand, and @colormybrands.Learn about our business and brand ecosystem at Colormebrand.com

In today's episode of If Not Now Wen, we're excited to talk with special guest Amos Schwartzfarb, a seasoned entrepreneur and former managing director of TechStars in Austin, Texas. He is known for his ventures in companies like hotjobs.com and MySpoonful, and he has expertise in product-market fit and early sales. Amos has supported over 100 early-stage companies in securing investment during his tenure at TechStars. The challenges of unwinding from a demanding job like TechStars, which operated at 100% capacity constantly, are highlighted. He shares insights into the difficulty of finding space for contemplation amid the hectic schedule and responsibilities to the portfolio companies. In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing meaningful engagements, and we know that you'll find many of these takeaways beneficial in your own endeavors. In this episode we talk about:

In this insightful episode, we delve into the true essence of customer loyalty with Mark Proctor who is the Head of Loyalty & Retention at BIG4, Holiday Parks of Australia.Mark Proctor challenges the conventional metrics often used to gauge loyalty, advocating instead for a focus on emotional connection and customer convenience. Through personal anecdotes and industry examples, Mark Proctor discusses the journey of creating successful loyalty programs, the importance of embracing failure for innovation, and the need to simplify customer interactions in an increasingly complex digital world. Join us as we explore how loyalty is not just a program but a holistic, organization-wide commitment to enhancing customer experience and trust.Hosted by Carly Neubauer Show notes:1) Mark Proctor2) BIG4, Holiday Parks

If the atomic unit of content is usually a story, what happens when we redefine it to be a snippet or a single quote? That's what Mackenzie pondered, then implemented at UW-Eau Claire in preparation to launch their new website. In the process, she realized she had ready access to a treasure trove of content she could use to make quick videos, quotes, or add to emails. The results? Her team can produce meaningful content within hours instead of weeks, and the university is engaging with audiences it hadn't quite reached before.Guest Name: Mackenzie HuberGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-m-huber/Guest Bio: Mackenzie Huber is the Content Strategist for the office of Integrated Marketing and Communications at UW-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Before joining the team at UWEC, she was the Associate Director of Digital Communications at Lawrence University. She is happiest during a brainstorming session with teammates, making lists on colorful sticky notes, or when she has an excuse to mind map a new idea. Currently engaged in her second full website rebuild, Huber is tired. When she's not working, Huber enjoys playing sand volleyball, eating soup, and hoarding books she'll never have time to read. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dayana Kibildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dayanakibilds/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Higher Ed Pulse.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Some consider the climate crisis, the most urgent issue for the earth's future and ourselves on it. Yet, why is it so hard to engage with it, systemically and as individuals? Why is it so hard to inspire action for those working on the climate crisis? What does it take to work in sustainability within large corporations? And how do each of us, Earth's inhabitants, get emotionally impacted by the climate crisis? Why does this topic evoke polarization in society and politically, between activists and deniers?  In this Lateral Dialogue, we are exploring all these questions, through the so-called climate psychology, a relatively new discipline concerned with understanding the dynamics and emotional experiences, related to the climate crisis. For those actively working on this, as well as for all individuals exposed to its consequences in everyday life.   To explore these questions we are joined by Dr Rebecca Nestor, who has researched the experience of working in the climate crisis and has consulted to people who work in organizations that deal with this matter, climate scientists, and campaign groups. Rebecca regularly runs climate cafes, which are opportunities for people to come together in small groups and share their emotional responses to the climate crisis and create meaning together. Next to this, she's also a board member of the Climate Psychology Alliance. As her tagline says, she provides support for those who are facing the climate crisis.  Hosted by Petros Oratis and Warden Hoffman from The Lateral Space.

Ready to stand out from the sea of sameness on LinkedIn? Then this episode of Nemo Radio is for you!Discover how to instantly (and easily!) generate the type of content on LinkedIn that leads to meanginful engagement and quality leads.(Note: You can also watch this episode on YouTube

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  

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Today we welcome Eric Zimmer to the podcast. Eric works as a behavior coach and has done so for the past 20 years. He has coached hundreds of people from around the world on how to make significant life changes that serve them well in achieving the goals they've set for themselves. He also hosts the award-winning podcast, The One You Feed. With over 30 million downloads, the show features conversations with experts across many fields of study about how to create a life that has less suffering and more fulfillment and meaning. His story and his work have been featured in the media including TedX, Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, the BBC and Brain Pickings.In this episode, I talk to Eric Zimmer about how to have a meaningful engagement with life. When we feel connected to what matters, it becomes easier to create an action plan that gets us moving in the right direction. At times, our emotions can get in the way but Eric believes that focusing on behavior changes can help us re-train our thoughts while leading us to our desired outcomes. Eric combines principles from religion, philosophy, and psychology to give us tips on how we can live out our values more mindfully day by day. We also touch on the topics of spirituality, agency, self-love, addiction, and emotions. Website: oneyoufeed.netTwitter: @oneyoufeed Topics02:35 Eric's background and expertise06:25 Behavioral activation11:47 Be on your own side17:54 Recovering from addiction21:15 Spirituality is connection26:02 Victimhood and agency33:43 The Middle Way40:00 The emotional storm model45:06 Creating feels spiritual49:00 Kenshō awakening51:44 Spiritual direction 

In order to remain competitive in the overloaded digital landscape businesses seek to modernize and scale. Veronica Chizh, Senior Copywriter and Digital Marketer discusses Symfa's specialization in custom software development and product development, specifically for insurtech, fintech, and healthcare industries. Veronica emphasizes three major channels through which Symfa acquires clients, each playing a vital role in their client acquisition strategy. The first channel is LinkedIn, where face-to-face communication takes precedence in building relationships and generating high-quality leads. Symfa has dedicated a specialized lead generation unit to engage in meaningful interactions on the platform, facilitating direct communication with potential clients. The second channel is their website, which serves as a conventional yet essential tool for attracting and engaging prospects. Aware of the intense competition for online attention, Symfa recognizes the need to create compelling content to captivate visitors and distinguish themselves from other companies. Lastly, Veronica highlights the significance of references as a lead generation channel. Satisfied clients who refer Symfa to their business associates and friends become invaluable ambassadors, endorsing the company's expertise and fostering trust among potential clients. These channels play distinct roles in collectively contributing to Symfa's success in expanding its client base and establishing itself as a trusted provider.

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Reynold Verret to discuss the importance of your alumni and how to create an ecosystem that embraces a meaningful engagement with them. 

Social media, regardless of where you find yourself in the world, is likely shaping the culture around you. It has the ability to be all-consuming—shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and values. As Christians who aspire to have an influence on those around us, how can we use social media wisely without being consumed? Should we consider taking a break from social media when the need arises? As our follower count grows and provides an opportunity for influencing others positively, is it still appropriate to use our social media platforms to that end?In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss how to use social media in a meaningful and gospel-informed way. They touch on their preferred platforms, distinguishing between influencing others on social media versus being considered an "influencer," and they identify when taking a break from it is a wise decision for our own hearts.Episode time stamps:There's no recipe for social media (0:00)How Twitter helped Aixa's faith take a positive turn (5:12)The value of social media for the global church (7:01)The dangers of self-made influence (9:45)The difference between being a positive influence and being an influencer (12:46)Social media should be an overflow of your real life (15:21)Remembering that your followers are real people (17:07)Considering your purpose for being on social media (18:34)Using social media wisely and when to take a break (22:24)Is social media causing me to sin? (28:10)The hosts share their favorite social media platforms (29:13)

Welcome to episode 110 of the Transformational Selling podcast! In this episode I have Founder & CEO Julie Littlechild joining me. Julie is a recognized expert on the drivers of client engagement and how it is being disrupted. She has worked with and studied successful financial advisors and their clients for more than 25 years. Prior to founding her impressive business, Absolute Engagement, Julie launched and ran one of the industry's leading research firms, which focused on client engagement.  She is the author of a popular blog and a book, The Pursuit of Absolute Engagement. On top of this, she has served on the national board of the Financial Planning Association, and she currently sits on the Investment and Wealth Institute advisory board. She has been twice identified as one of the 25 Most Influential People and won the Iconoclast Award from Bob Veres. In this episode, Julie and I talk about the true meaning of engagement, the value it holds, and how you can form deeper connections with clients and prospects.  Specifically, here's what you will learn: How engagement and customer satisfaction are intertwined How to prioritize the human elements and nurture relationships How technology can enhance engagement The importance of understanding the confidence and concerns of clients and prospects and how to form meaningful conversations around those points Connect with Julie Website: www.absoluteengagement.com  Social Media: linkedin.com/in/julielittlechild@jlittlechild  Email: jlittlechild@absoluteengagement.com  My new book Transformational Selling: A Playbook for Financial Professionals is now available on Amazon! Click here to buy. If you have a specific question or topic, you'd like me to talk about on the podcast I want to hear from you. Email me at finka@finkainc.com to share it with me.  And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on iTunes and pass it along to a friend or colleague that would also benefit from learning about Transformational Selling.

Every interaction we have impacts others, and every interaction someone has with you impacts you. So how do we take this knowledge and allow it to transform the way we show up in the world? On this episode of Yes! We Rise, founder and CEO of Collaborative by Design, Cheri Torres, PhD, joins Christine to share her life's work around supporting growth and evolutionary purpose in people and organizations. She dives into the power of asking generative questions, understanding your broader purpose, and how curiosity unlocks inherent wisdom. This rich conversation is both relatable and transformative. Tune in and begin accessing inner clarity, creativity, and deeper relationships. Welcome! Cheri Torres is passionate about supporting growth and evolutionary purpose for people and organizations. As an organizational consultant and facilitator, Cheri catalyzes positive change, encouraging people to recognize they are integral parts of a whole system and that what they say and do matters significantly. She's worked with thousands of leaders and teams around the world to support high performance, engagement, strategic planning, culture transformation, and organizational success. The foundation of her work draws upon a living systems paradigm and the strength-based approach of Appreciative Inquiry, one of the most widely used approaches for systems change. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Cheri's book: Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, and discover more about her powerful work, including resources, through her website. You can also experience Cheri's work at the next Conscious Leadership Retreat for Women through The Sami Project. The Yes! We Rise podcast is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow the We Rise podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening. The Yes! We Rise podcast features solutions-seekers, change-makers, and those creating a resilient future. We share stories and strategies to inspire action to build collective resilience and community transformation. To create change, people need to feel like they belong and that they are part of a growing movement. They need to know their voice matters and that they have the inspiration, agency and ability to transform their lives and their communities. They are the key to a resilient future.     From the Navajo Nation to the mountains of Appalachia, incredible work is being done by community members and leaders. Change is often sparked by inspiration: seeing what others have done, especially in similar situations and places. People see that when someone looks like them or lives in a place like theirs, and has created real, true and lasting change, change that will allow their granddaughters and grandsons to thrive — they begin to imagine what might be possible for them.  No longer waiting for someone else to come and save them, they realize they are the ones they have been waiting for.  But what creates that spark? What creates that inspiration?  Learning through stories and examples, feeling a sense of agency and belonging, and getting fired up to kick ass creates that spark.  We Rise helps community leaders and members learn to forge a new path toward creating resilience and true transformation. One person at a time, one community at a time, one region at a time, the quilt of transformation can grow piece by piece until resilience becomes the norm instead of the exception. Together, we rise.

Welcome back to another episode of the Selling from the Heart podcast with Darrell Amy and Larry Levine. Today, they feature Kimberly Wiefling, a serial entrepreneur, founder of Wiefling Consulting, and author of Scrappy Project Management who is known for her authentically scrappy style.Companies must engage people in a mission that matters, a purpose beyond profit. This reflects in levels of employee engagement and it also shows in how clients relate back to you. Kimberly shares her own experience in providing value first, creating safe spaces to connect meaningfully, and listening generously.  HIGHLIGHT QUOTESHigh employee engagement has no downsides - Kimberly: "Employee engagement is tied to sales, revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction. You know, all kinds of good metrics get better when you have high engagement. All kinds of bad metrics get better when you have high engagement. There's no downside to being highly engaged and having a wonderful group of work people who love to come to work in the morning."Re-humanize sales by making meaningful connections - Kimberly: "People need to understand that we are human beings first, and you cannot separate your personal and your professional life no matter how many of us have been taught that during our careers. It is about building relationships, building psychological safety, and building trust, and that is the foundation of selling from the heart and every other meaningful connection to our clients."Connect with Kimberly and get her book:LinkedIn | AmazonLearn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell | Larry | WebsiteCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling ChallengeGet your Insiders Group FREE PASS here

There's an inherent conflict of interest in every classroom! Every student is vying for your attention, and you need to figure out how to distribute it fairly and equitably, while also taking care of the rest of your responsibilities! By understanding how to establish minimal meaningful engagement, we can provide the attention and care to each student and still have enough “gas in the tank” to manage the rest of your responsibilities. Learn more about this at https://classtars.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moshe-fried/support

Jason Bronstad used his experience turning around businesses to do the same for his health. Not only is Jason the CEO of Malk Organics, but he's also a family man, and a proud advocate of a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, health of all forms takes on the spotlight. From the struggles of unemployment and unhealthy ways–both physically and mentally–Jason shares the journey that has built stronger cornerstones for his relationship with his wife, kids, and himself.  Topics Covered05:14 - Jason shares his experience of unemployment and the hardship he went through. 8:42 - How he struggled with weight challenges, an unhealthy lifestyle, and what started his health journey.  12:33 - How being open to correction made an impact on his growth, learning, and development.   16:24 - Matt and Jason shares their experiences that humbled them to have an open mind and the positive effects it has on family relationships and parenting style.  30: 37 - How Jason initially became a part of Malk Organics.  39:47 - Jason shares what values and priorities he upholds that maintains his congruent living.  43:43 - How the willingness to listen transpires good things  Connect with Jasonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbronstad (Connect on Linkedin) Resources Mentionedhttps://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Worth-Having-Appreciative-Productive/dp/152309401X (Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement) https://frontrowdads.com/ (Front Row Dads) https://malkorganics.com/ (Malk Organics) https://www.instagram.com/MALKORGANICS/ (Malk Organics Instagram ) https://www.facebook.com/MALKORGANICS/ (Malk Organics Facebook)

Ilham sits down with the president of the Wildlife Habitat Council Margaret O'Gorman to discuss how protecting biodiversity is good for the planet AND profitability. They talk about her passion for nature; how we can best build a culture of conservation; COP15 on biodiversity; the importance of partnerships and measuring progress; her favorite nature movies and much more! Margaret O'Gorman is the president of the Wildlife Habitat Council. In that role, she works closely with multinational corporations to develop and implement conservation projects that are good for biodiversity AND business alike. She is the author of Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning: A Guide to Meaningful Engagement, which helps companies create a culture of conservation.   For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.solvay.com/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.

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?

Conversations Worth Having – Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. As a community of conversation, A Leadership Beyond ranks the ability to facilitate effective and meaningful conversations high on the leadership excellence pyramid. To accomplish this requires an awareness, a framework, and continuous practice.  This is a terrific book, not merely to read, but to serve as a practice guide to help us evaluate and improve our conversations over time.  Conversations Worth Having – second edition  In this interview, Jackie and Cheri clearly define and demonstrate the value of appreciative inquiry by giving real world examples to illustrate the power of positive framing, teach us the why and how of asking generative questions, and demonstrate the path to avoiding the negative spiral of difficult conversations while moving collaboratively in a positive direction. This practice can help us create an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and understood.  From the foundation of this environment, we can: Make the invisible visible Create shared understanding Generate new knowledge Inspire greater possibility Reveal and examine hidden assumptions We are confident you will enjoy and benefit from this conversation with Jackie and Cheri. We hope you engage us in conversation so we can learn together how to thrive and meet challenges from a place of hopeful curiosity and deep appreciation. This is a marvelous way to begin the New Year!

As consumers pay more attention to how their food is produced it becomes more important for dairy producers to engage with consumers in meaningful ways. When dairy producers tell their story, consumers listen and that dialogue can lead to a greater understanding of how food gets produced. In this podcast you'll hear from Kelly Reynolds, a producer who does an exceptional job at telling her family's farm story.

 Tia Abbott is one of my Crystal Clear Marketing students that has experienced a huge transformation through this mini-course I created. In today's episode, Tia shares:How she shows up on social media being her perfectly imperfect self and how that has boosted MEANINGFUL engagementHow her confidence while shooting and running her business has skyrocketedHow she realized that she is actually her dream clientAnd how she has been able to confidently raise her rates and book dream clients at the same timeI hope you enjoy my chat with Tia! If you're ready to start marketing your business from the inside out and effortlessly book your dream photography clients, head over to saramonika.com/crystalclear to grab your copy of the course and dive into learning and being in action!Links:-Crystal Clear Marketing course-Tia's Instagram @tialoryssaphotography Sara Monika's Outsourcing Made Easy for Wedding Photographers online course.Wanna know how you can work less hours and make more money so that you never have to experience burnout ever again as a wedding photographer? Sign up for the waitlist so you can be the first to know when Outsourcing Made Easy doors open again!Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphotoSubscribeIf you're not subscribed to my podcast yet + you don't want to miss an episode make sure to do so right now before life gets in the way. Click here to subscribe to iTunes!Review in iTunesIf you feel like you've gotten a lot of value from my podcast, I would be oh so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes by letting me know what you love about it! It helps me reach + help more peeps like you!Click here to leave a review!Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!With love + gratitude,Sara

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.

Jackie and Cheri are very good friends and coworkers. The fact that they support each other every day with their work is amazing in itself, but what's more impressive is the amount of power and positive energy they share between them. In our podcast episode, they freely discussed their difficulties and triumphs as individuals, as well as the benefits of having one another in their lives and specific conversations they've had over the years. Jackie and Cheri have co-written a book, "Conversations Worth Having, Second Edition: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement." They teach how to increase interactions, encourage positive change, and significantly improve the results of talks for people, teams, businesses, and communities by using only two simple activities at home or at work, a few of the techniques that can assist you in growing your creativity, productivity, involvement, and potential.

The idea of engaging the public on decisions about how to spend public transportation dollars seems perfectly reasonable, but it's not how things were always done. Senior Research Scientist Tina Geiselbrecht tells us how federal legislation 30 years ago made transportation planning a lot more user-focused.

Lots of wonderful podcasters joined me on Twitter Spaces to discuss creating meaningful engagement. World1_1Podcast stuartcturnbull SoundsCreepyPod epodcaster Chaoneutralpod Knowaging ShowBks Cinsoundradio QuitTheBuild Welcome podcasters, my name is Pixie. My Journey as a podcaster has been exciting. Learning everything that I can to make my self better. I started by having a deep discussion with other podcasters on Twitter Spaces. Every Wednesday at 12pm MST If you have a podcast or want to start one join the conversation. This is

In this episode, I'm chatting with Kayla Cranston, PhD, Director of Conservation Psychology Strategy and Integration at Antioch University, New England. Kayla is a master at creating long-term conservation engagement using psychology. She shares many of her discoveries, the tools she uses when developing conservation strategies in communities, and so much more. If you're working on your Masters, PhD, or are at a conservation organization, you cannot miss this episode. Kayla might give you a nugget that could completely change the trajectory of your work. This week's question:Which of Kayla's 5 Factors of Sustained Engagement surprised you the most? Can you think of ways to apply Conservation Psychology to your work? Send me your thoughts on Instagram, Rewildologists Community Facebook, email, or anywhere else you'd like to chat! If you're liking the show, please hit the follow button and share with someone you think would enjoy this episode. Sharing is the best way to help the show grow! Check out the new Rewildology merch shop! https://rewildology.com/shop/ See full show notes at rewildology.com.Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/RewildologyJoin the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologistsFollow Rewildology on Instagram: @Rewildology

As Founder & CEO of CatalystCreativ, Amanda Slavin has counselled global, national, and local organisations in planning for and achieving their branding objectives. Through projects with Coca Cola, The Raiders, Google, WeWork, NPR, The Nature Conservancy, and the New York City Ballet, Amanda was featured as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Advertising and Marketing. Sponsorships & partners:- Sons: Sons.ie | Sons.co.uk and use code KICKOFFSESSIONS40 for 40% off- ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN.com/kickoffsessions and get 3 extra months free- Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout.com and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card(00:00) Sponsorships:  Sons.ie | Sons.co.uk(01:42) Introduction(02:40) Amanda's background & love for marketing  (05:21) The behaviors & tendencies of younger generations (09:21) How can brands evolve and stay relevant?  (12:34) The effects of Nike's marketing campaigns(13:45) High growth phase of startups & meaningful content (15:54) The 7 levels of engagement for customers & brands (18:31) Increasing engagement rates & building superfans (23:00) Investing in customer retention & loyalty (24:42) How do you improve relationships with your audience? (27:55) Making customers feel seen and special(29:40) The limitations to scaling for brands and individuals (31:54) Automation versus personalized messages  (34:45) The direct benefits from working in the detail  (38:47) Tim Ferriss & others providing a positive influence  (44:12) The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss (46:31) Outro   Please leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXAThis episode is sponsored by Sons. Please support the podcast and get 40% off your first order by using the discount code KICKOFFSESSIONS40. Sons IE: sons.ieSons UK: sons.co.ukSons are a men's health care brand that offers clinically proven, licenced hair loss treatments for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per day. - ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN.com/kickoffsessions and get 3 extra months free- Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout.com and receive a $20 Amazon Gift CardSupport the show

In this episode of Giving & Gabbing, we chat with Meagan Given, Executive Director of the White Rose Leadership Institute. Meagan and her team of volunteers host Give Local York, a Giving Day supporting nonprofits in York, PA. The 4th annual Give Local York took place in the Spring of 2021, as many communities began gathering in person after over a year of virtual events. Meagan shares her Giving Day story, highlighting her most recent experience coordinating an event that engaged supporters, both online and in-person, in meaningful ways.

Dr. Dave Kopacz discusses chronic pain as a call to growth and change, a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual journey to become someone new. He explores re-engaging in meaningful activities, focusing on what you can do, and allowing grief over loss of previous activities. Because chronic pain is processed through the brain, developing new interests, hobbies, taking classes, or any focus on developing oneself further creates new brain pathways that decrease focus on pain and shift focus to new possibilities, passion, and hope. Chronic pain itself can be a call to focus on our personal development, and we explore the concept of pain as a hero's journey.

A reminder that I've moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.co Through various groups I belong to and sites I visit regularly, there is a lot of talk about being in a “toxic work environment.” Today, I want to drill down on what actually constitutes a toxic work environment and what to do if you are in one. I also want to talk about what isn't a toxic work environment and how to manage these situations. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about a toxic workplace: It is marked by significant infighting, where personal battles often harm productivity. Here's a quote: “It is reasonable to conclude that an organization can be considered toxic if it is ineffective as well as destructive to its employees.” Here's what monster.com has to say about a toxic work environment: A toxic work environment is one wherein dysfunction and drama reign, whether it's the result of a narcissistic boss, vindictive co-workers, absence of order, et cetera. In addition to harming your morale, this kind of climate can also be damaging to your health, says Paul White, co-author of Rising Above a Toxic Workplace. “Stress takes a toll on your body,” White says. Health problems stemming from a hostile workplace include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and decreased mental health, and can lead to fatal conditions, research from Stanford and Harvard Universities found. “A toxic environment keeps people in a fight or flight mindset—the constant pump of cortisol, testosterone, and norepinephrine generates physical, emotional, and mental stress,” says Cheri Torres, an Asheville, North Carolina-based business leadership coach and author of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. She says you can't do your best work when you work in a toxic workplace, and your health and well-being is at risk. As I was researching for this episode, I saw a lot of things credited as contributing to workplace toxicity that simply aren't. No boss, coworker, or CEO is perfect – and a boss who isn't organized or a coworker who is chronically late doesn't make a workplace toxic. Here are the signs Monster gives for a toxic workplace: 1.     You are chronically stressed out. Take this quiz to find out how stressed you are: https://www.stress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Workplace-Stress-Survey.pdf 2.     You're being overworked. 3.     You're being bullied. The Workplace Bullying Institute defines bullying as “repeated mistreatment of an employee by one or more employees; abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating; work sabotage; or verbal abuse.” While 61% of bullies are bosses, 33% of bullies are peers with the same rank as their targets, and a surprising 6% of bullies are subordinates, a survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute found. 4.     You're a contributor to – or recipient of – office gossip. 5.     Your boss is a hothead. 6.     Communication is poor/nonexistent, and it is affecting your ability to do your job. Here are additional signs from Bustle.com: 1.     An absence of work/life balance (or, as I like to call it, work/life blend) 2.     You are constantly getting sick. 3.     Family and friends are noticing a difference in your character. 4.     Your employer culture is “competitive conflict.” 5.     Your time boundaries are not being respected. (Think “Two Weeks' Notice”) 6.     Your boss encourages bad/unprofessional/unethical behavior 7.     Your gut-check tells you that your ethics and morals are eroding the longer you work there – you are losing yourself. Here are clear-cut situations of workplace toxicity: 1. Sexual harassment 2. Bullying 3. Illegal behaviors (stealing, cheating, misrepresenting results) 4. Being asked to participate in or look the other way with illegal/unethical behaviors 5. Workplace safety or environmental issues that aren't addressed 6. Lies/undermining that are affecting your ability to do your job or get the results you are expected to achieve So what are your options when you find yourself in a toxic work environment? There are at least three: 1.     Approach the perpetrator directly. A quote from Monster: “You should be able to resolve many interpersonal problems without intervention. “Generally, your best first step is to have a gentle backstage conversation with the person who's causing you harm,” says Sutton. But, rather than focusing on how someone's behavior makes you feel, focus on the negative consequences of the person's actions.” 2.     Confront with a team and go up the chain of command. According to Monster: “If the direct approach is futile, you may have to get help from your superiors (assuming they're not the problem) to resolve serious issues with co-workers. But before you request a meeting, there are a couple measures you should take. “First, figure out if any of your peers are having similar problems. “The more fellow victims you have, the more power you have,” Sutton says. Obviously, you don't want to bombard your co-worker; one or two representatives in addition to yourself should suffice. “Second, gather hard evidence to prove your case. For example, if your colleague is frequently trying to sabotage your work by turning their assignments in late, compile emails that show times when this has happened and present what you have in the meeting.” 3.     Plan your exit strategy. “Some companies simply have a culture of dysfunction. If the toxicity is coming from the top down, you may be better off coming up with an exit strategy,” according to Monster. Finally, let's talk about what doesn't constitute workplace toxicity. These are all contextual, because if one of these non-toxic things is happening and, as a result, your health is suffering or your friends and family are noticing a negative change in you, then there is evidence that that thin is toxic FOR YOU. What I want to make clear with these four things is that you have within your power the ability to shift your mindset around these things so that your experience at work is more positive. This DOES NOT mean you have to stay in that job…it simply means that, while you're still there, you can have a better experience. 1.     You don't want to go to work. 2.     You aren't as happy as work as you used to be. 3.     You don't feel respected. 4.     Your point of view and ideas aren't being heard. What can you do in these situations? Here are my suggestions: 1.     Do a pros/cons exercise – what reasons do you have for not wanting to go to work? Why don't you feel as happy about work as you once did? In what ways DO you feel respected at work? When have your POV and ideas been heard at work? 2.     Take a careful look at your cons – what shifts can you make to move some of these items out of this column? Maybe they won't end up in the pros column, but at least you can neutralize them. For example, if one of the reasons you don't want to go to work is a particular co-worker's attitude towards you, what can YOU do about that? You could schedule a time to speak one-on-one with this co-worker. If one of the reasons you aren't as happy at work as you used to be is because you've been passed over for a promotion, perhaps you could meet with your boss about why you weren't chosen and what you could do to increase your chances of success next time around. 3.     Engage in a gratitude practice – Every morning, I write down three things I am truly grateful for, and I really FEEL that gratitude. 4.     Mindfulness – Become more aware of when the negative thoughts are creeping in and choose to think something more positive instead. For example, if you find yourself sitting in your car in the parking lot every morning not wanting to enter the building, this is likely because you are thinking something like “I hate my job.” Once you realize this thought, you can shift your thinking to something like “I like _____ about my job.” A slight shift that can make all the difference. 5.     Focus on what you CAN control – nothing exacerbates a feeling of powerlessness more than putting yourself in the role of victim. If you don't feel your POV is being heard at work, how can YOU show up to meetings differently to increase your chances of being heard? 6.     Engage in a bit of perspective-adjusting. We tend to think the grass is always greener over there…but it often isn't. If you choose to go elsewhere, keep in mind that there may be similar problems there…or even worse ones. Is what you have REALLY that bad? Are you in the wrong job that chips away at you every day? The CareerSpring coaching program will help you find a job that uses your zone of genius, recognizes your value, and pays you what you're worth. Schedule a complimentary consult to learn more: https://calendly.com/lesaedwards/zoom-meetings2

Hustle Like A Mother podcast is hosted by Taylor Mobley - a blogger & business coach for mama entrepreneurs.  Listen in on the conversations she has with other successful mothers-in-business while they chat growing your business, balancing motherhood, and maintaining healthy mental mindsets through it all. Walk away feeling more prepared than ever before to elevate your business, chase your passions and raise your babies. Today's episode covers how to write a 20 minute newsletter with MEANINGFUL engagement with Liz Wilcox! We discuss the limiting beliefs we see holding women entrepreneurs back the most - and how they can overcome those beliefs. We also talk about how mama entrepreneurs can take advantage of that 20 minute naptime to write emails that convert and ensure immediate engagement AND customer loyalty. Find Liz HERE!

Margaret O'Gorman is my guest on Episode 98 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Margaret O'Gorman operates at the intersection of business and nature. As President of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), she helps companies find value in natural resources conservation and mainstream biodiversity across operations. She highlights the problems of too much planning and not enough action. She is a proponent of simplifying approaches to conservation and opening the door to efforts that restore broken places, enhance existing ecosystems, and return healthy biodiversity to all places. She has spoken at Business and Biodiversity forum at the Convention on Biological Diversity's COP13, the Smithsonian Institute's Conservation Optimism Summit, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Cement Sustainability Initiative, and Ireland's National Biodiversity Conference. Her new book is Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning: A Guide to Meaningful Engagement was published February 2020. https://www.wildlifehc.org/ https://islandpress.org/author/margaret-ogorman

Join Host Lisa Laudico as she speaks with the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance's BECOME Project Lead, Stephanie Walker, and BECOME committee member Sheila Fuhs.  The BECOME Project stands for Black Experience of Clinical Trials and Opportunities for Meaningful Engagement and was initiated by the work of the late epidemiologist and MBC advocate, Marina Kaplan.   For individuals living with MBC, the data is troubling.   In the U.S., the mortality rate for non-Hispanic black women with breast cancer is 40% higher than that for non-Hispanic white women.  As we noted in our two-part clinical trial episodes, clinical trials are essential for all of us living with MBC to improve outcomes in general and for our own survival. In spite of this black individuals makeup only three to 6% of patients in all cancer clinical trials. Clearly, this has to change.  The goal is to have 500 individuals complete the survey.  Links to this survey are found on our website and on the BECOME landing page on the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance (MBCA) website.   Take the survey, share it within your community. The data gatherers will be analyzed and used to develop projects and initiatives aimed at increasing diversity among participants in clinical research. More info available on our website:www.ourmbclife.orgGot something to share?  Feedback?Email:ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.orgSend us a voice recording via email or through speakpipe on our website.  Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ourmbclife

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 short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on leading citizen engagement tools and the innovators in local government putting their products to use.  Read the Guide.More info: Featured government: Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, UKGovernment Guests:  Beverly Wilson, Insight and Intelligence ManagerAnna Miller,  Research Team ManagerFeatured Maker: Bang the TableMaker Guest: Jonathan BradleyVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Whether you love the holidays or dread the family gatherings, the next few weeks will be challenging for all of us.  As Covid numbers continue to rise we'll need to get a little creative and find safe new ways to celebrate.  But how are you coping with the holiday blues?  Time for a mental health check.  The DCU crew breaks down the 4M's of Mental Health:  Mindfulness, Mastery, Meaningful Engagement, and Movement.  For more information on coping with the holidays, Covid-19, and winter blues check out this link:  https://bit.ly/2Vs1w0U

Monica Badlani, Partner and COO of Sōmrus Cream Liqueurs, the world’s fastest growing and most awarded line of cream liqueurs, on a unique mission to share the vibrant, hospitable culture of India joins Enterprise Radio. The post How authenticity fosters limitless creativity, meaningful engagement, and rapid growth appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.

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Amanda Slavin is the Co-Founder and CEO of the award-winning brand consulting firm CatalystCreativ, which she founded in 2012 with her partner, Tony Hsieh. She is the author of The Seventh Level, and the creator of the Seventh Level Engagement Framework. Employing this proprietary engagement assessing and enhancing methodology, Amanda guides brands like Coca-Cola, Google, and We Work to more meaningfully connect with their customers, to improve their bottom lines. Amanda has spoken at events like SXSW, TED, and INBOUND about the Seventh Level, the future of audience loyalty, and how to more deeply engage with employees. Her writing has been featured in outlets muchas Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and Time. She lives in New York City with her husband and her cockapoo.  Connect with Amanda  Website: www.the-seventhlevel.com; www.catalystcreativ.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amslavin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajslavin Twitter: @ajslavin Instagram: www.instagram.com/ajslavin

Engage with Clients to Help Maximize Their Philanthropic Impact is a free webinar sponored by Schwab Charitbal is the name used for the combined programs and services of Schwab Charitable Fund.   This valubale webinar will be credit to the CFP/IMCA Boards for live webcast. For more information on Schwab Charitable, please visit schwabcharitable.org.

This episode will cover household services funded by DVA. I will cover my own personal experience, what is a meaningful engagement activity, how do I become eligible, how to apply, what sort of meaningful engagement activities you can access and questions collected from the ADF Entitlements Facebook page.Reference: https://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitationhttps://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/66-monitoring-and-managing-psychosocial-rehabilitation-serviceshttps://clik.dva.gov.au/rehabilitation-policy-library/6-psychosocial-rehabilitation/62-overview-psychosocial-rehabilitation/621-case-studiesDVA Phone Number: 1800 555 254Support the show (http://Paypal.me/adfentitlements)

Ep. 96: Margaret O’Gorman – President of Wildlife Habitat Council || For episode 96 we welcome the President of the Wildlife Habitat Foundation, Margaret O’Gorman.  O’Gorman operates at the intersection of business and nature. As President of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), she helps companies find value in natural resources conservation and mainstream biodiversity across operations.   She has worked with Toyota, Owens Corning, Exelon, CRH Americas, General Motors and many more, and led the design of WHC’s signature Conservation Certification(R) recognition, a voluntary sustainability standard which defines corporate conservation worldwide. For 30 years The Wildlife Habitat Council has been promoting and certifying habitat conservation and management on working lands through partnerships and education.  As the only international conservation NGO focused exclusively on the private sector, WHC provides a framework for voluntary conservation action on a wide variety of corporate lands.  Wildlife Habitat Council corporate members represent some of the leading national and multinational corporations seeking to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them. These efforts have resulted in more than 1,000 certified programs across 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 29 countries. In our 45 minute discussion we learn more about the work of Margaret and her WHC team.  We hear about successful projects already completed, and the vast opportunities that business has for stabilizing the planet through a deeper commitment to mitigating climate and investing in biodiversity.  Margaret explains the difference between a ‘Shareholder’ & ‘Stakeholder’ value creation; and what that means for the future of investing-in, and operating the businesses providing our goods and services.  We also learn how O’Gorman’s recently released book – Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning: A Guide to Meaningful Engagement  – has been received by her peers and followers. Tune-In to hear about what business can do for you, and the planet in the near future.   www.SourcingMatters.show

Host Daniel Bauer provides weekday motivation for the modern educator. Listeners can expect tools and tricks from a variety of sources: inspirational books, stories from the mastermind, and weekly challenges. Learn more and listen to the category defining leadership conversation for school leaders, Better Leaders Better Schools at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com   Copyright © 2020 Better Leaders Better Schools

Riccardo had been working in the private equity and venture capital industry between tel Aviv, Bangkok and Hong Kong before joining Bricks Capital in 2014. Riccardo worked on a variety of deals within their alternative real estate portfolio, including hotel and student accommodation assets with a combined GDV in excess of £400m. Also playing a key role in the development of the True Student Living brand (with over 2,500 units), Riccardo was involved in all aspects of the business from branding, tech, operations, acquisitions and sales. In 2018 Riccardo Co-founded Gravity Co-Living with Susanna Rock. Robert began working within hospitality straight out of university, quickly progressing to Managing Director and Head of Expansion for Hostel One. Responsible for the guest experience strategies, setup and operations of all new and existing properties. With this experience, Rob set up his own hospitality consultancy, working on a variety of projects ranging from surf camps, hotels, bars, cafes and hostels around the world. Having experienced the benefits of co-living first hand, he joined Gravity Co-Living as their first hire and has led the development of their operational structure. Gravity Co-Living aimed at young professionals, offers hassle-free, convenient and flexible accommodation options within major cities across the world with community at its centre. With unconventional design Gravity can implement its 3 major community pillars: Professional Growth, Personal wellbeing & Meaningful Engagement. Letting all its members live by what matters.

Amanda Slavin (@AJSlavin) is the founder and CEO of the award-winning brand consulting firm CatalystCreativ, the author of The Seventh Level, and the creator of the Seventh Level Engagement Framework. Amanda guides brands like Coca-Cola, Google, and WeWork to more meaningfully connect with their customers and to improve their bottom lines. Amanda has spoken at events like SXSW, TED, and INBOUND about the Seventh Level, the future of audience loyalty, and how to more deeply engage with employees. Her writing has been featured in outlets such as Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and Time. Visit Amanda at https://amandaslavin.com/, www.the-seventhlevel.com/book, www.the-seventhlevel.com, and www.catalystcreativ.comhttps://JordanParis.com/ep166

As real estate professionals, being visible is non-negotiable, so we have to make sure we’re gaining as much meaningful visibility as possible on social media. Which platforms should we be taking advantage of to boost our followings, and should we be striving for a high number of followers in the first place? How can we connect with the kinds of people we want to work with when we don’t have a big following? On this episode, we discuss how to use social media for meaningful engagement and better results.    Takeaways + Tactics  Be mindful of where the audience is. It’s easy to be distracted by new platforms, but we have to keep creating content for the platforms where we already have a following.  Aim for engagement. Having a high number of followers is irrelevant if we have no engagement with those followers, so we should spend more time making a real impact on our current audiences.  When we have little-to-no followers, the best strategy we can take is to reach out to the people we want to work with directly. Most social media platforms allow users to send direct messages- so make the most of those.

My guest today brings a ton of knowledge around the topic of developing true engagement both internally and externally. She also brings with her a lot of excitement and downright fun. Make no mistake. Amanda Slavin (pronounced SLAY-vuhn) is definitely right where she is supposed to be doing exactly what she was made to do. […] The post 292: Transform Your Business Through Meaningful Engagement first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Today's guest, Mo McKenna, has an incredible energy, passion and desire to learn. Her journey in the corporate world and watching people be laid off in a non-caring way led her to learn about Organizational Development and the Appreciative Inquiry method over 20 years ago. Today she helps organizational climates be renewed through relationships and conversations. In other words, she helps people be more human (and productive) at work. On today's episode, learn how to get a Return on Energy v. Return on Investment, to focus on the climate of your organization so people flourish and shift from a knowing to growing culture. RESOURCES: Mo's Website HBR article on the Loneliness Epidemic by Vivek Murthy Vivek Hallegere Murthy is an American physician and was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States. Murthy, who founded the nonprofit Doctors for America, succeeded Boris Lushniak, who had been Acting Surgeon General 2014 to 2017. Source: Wikipedia Dee Hock, founder of VISA international article on The Nature and Creation of Chaordic Organizations. The Nature and Creation of Chaordic Organizations. (2018, February 1) The article will explore the following questions: Poised as we are on the knife's edge between socio-environmental disaster and a liveable future, one question cuts to the core of our future: Will the result be chaos and the even more repressive and dictatorial regimes so often arising from chaotic conditions? Or will we emerge from the eggshell of our Industrial Age institutions into a new world of profound, constructive organizational change?The answer lies in the very concept of organization and in the beliefs and values of individuals. Books Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement. Quote "When you press the pause button on a machine, it stops. But when you press the pause button on human beings they start," argues author Dov Seidman. "You start to reflect, you start to rethink your assumptions, to reimagine what is possible, and reconnect with your most deeply held beliefs.” from Thanks for Being Late: An Optimists Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas Friedman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themorninglightshow/support

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprwToday we are going to discuss how to use LinkedIn to drive more meaningful engagement on this platform. The truth is that most people are not doing a good job with driving meaningful engagement! LinkedIn users often treat LinkedIn as a fad-diet, go all in, and give a very sporadic effort. They may use the "shotgun approach" and are not targeted...Or they may use it for a completely self-serving purpose (i.e. not offering value for others).Therefore, we teach you how to do this the right way:The 3 principles we discuss are:Posting relevant content for your industry, role, and purposeCommenting on other posts to engage with people outside your networkConnecting with the right peopleResources mentioned in the show:If you are in the Austin area, please join us for our amazing meetups: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Job-Seekers/Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anne Kelly is the leading Montessori Dementia Consultant who has worked extensively in dementia care both residential and community for the past 30 years. She is currently the Director of Montessori Consulting and is considered a world leader in Montessori methods for ageing and dementia. Anne works with organisations around the world providing both training, mentoring and support as they move towards the development of Montessori Prepared Environments, changing the face of aged care one step at a time. In this episode of the 2019 AMI AGM Podcasts Anne talks about improvements in the quality of life of older adults with dementia in long-term care achieved through meaningful engagement.

What are key factors for successful partnerships between clinicians, health care organizations, and communities? This month on Ethics Talk, we discuss strategies for building trust and engaging effectively with Dr. Daniel Skinner, Dr. Berkeley Franz, Dr. Kelly Kelleher, and Robin Hacke.

Twitter: StrongnFreeCAD Instagram: strngnfree Facebook/LinkedIn: Strong and Free Podcast Tumblr: strongandfreecad Email: strongandfree2018@gmail.com Sources used in this podcast include the following: TransMountain ULC, Project Description for the Proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project, May 2013: https://www.burnaby.ca/Assets/TMEP/Project+Description+for+the+TMEP.pdf Sean Kheraj, "Historical Background Report: Trans Mountain Pipeline, 1947-2013," York University: 2014. https://vancouver.ca/images/web/pipeline/Sean-Kheraj-history-of-TMP.pdf The National Energy Board, National Energy Board Report: The Trans Mountain Expansion Project, May 2016: https://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p80061/114562E.pdf Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, 2018 Crude Oil Forecast: Markets and Transportation, 2018: https://www.capp.ca/publications-and-statistics/crude-oil-forecast Dmitry Zhdannikov, "OPEC raises U.S. oil supply outlook, sees lower demand for own crude," Reuters, September 23, 2018: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-oil-opec-outlook/opec-raises-u-s-oil-supply-outlook-sees-lower-demand-for-own-crude-idUSKCN1M30LZ Veracity Plus Consulting, Why Canada Needs New Pipeline Capacity to Tidewater, July 2016 https://www.cepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Why-Canada-Still-Needs-New-Pipeline-Capacity-to-Tidewaterr.pdf Government of Canada, "Canada's Pipeline Safety System," July 25, 2016: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/infrastructure/18858 Thomas Gunton et. al, Public Interest Evaluation of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, Simon Fraser University, May 2015: http://rem-main.rem.sfu.ca/papers/gunton/km_cba_may26_final.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strongandfree/support

Ayebatonye interviews the incredible Rez Gardi - Human Rights Lawyer, 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year, and Founder of Empower Youth - a youth-led charitable organisation established to empower, educate, and enable refugee youth and other marginalised youth in New Zealand to access new opportunities and pursue meaningful paths of their choice.   Find out more about Rez and her organisation Empower Youth below: https://twitter.com/rezgardi?lang=de https://www.empoweryouth.org.nz/   If you want to help, reach out to one of these organisations: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/ https://www.asrc.org.au/ http://scoa.org.au/   https://www.welcometoaustralia.org.au/  

Cheri Torres is a senior catalyst and consultant at Collaborative by Design and Innovation Partners. She works with leaders and teams in every sector, enhancing their conversational intelligence to support excellence, creativity, and success. Her change management strengths include facilitating strategic whole system conversations and train-the-trainer programs that give organizations the skills and tools to change culture from the inside out. Cheri holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Collaborative Learning from the University of Tennessee.   Jacqueline (Jackie) Stavros passion is working with others to create meaningful results for positive change. She is recognized for her creation of SOAR, a positive approach to strategic thinking, planning, and leading (www.soar-strategy.com). She is a professor at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and Appreciative Inquiry Advisor for Flourishing Leadership Institute and David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. She has worked across all sectors, including for-profit, nonprofit, government, and a wide spectrum of industries. She has worked in over 25 countries using Appreciative Inquiry to affect the lives of thousands or people and hundreds of organizations improve capacity to thrive and increase performance. Appreciative Inquiry is one of the most effective and widely used approaches for fostering positive change to improve the outcomes of your interactions with others.  She lives in Brighton, Michigan, with her husband, Paul; their kids, Ally and Adam; and Rex, a lovable dog.   Jackie and Cheri are the co-authors of a new book, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productivity and Meaningful Engagement, published by Berrett Koehler. You can find out more here: www.ConversationsWorthHaving.Today.     In this episode, Karen, Jackie, and Cheri discuss: Success Story of Jackie & Cheri Commit to Get Leads Inquire into what your perspective client’s needs are, what their aspirations are, and see how your product or service can add value to their goals. Consult to Sell Use positive framing – take the time to go into a conversation and find out what they wish to have happen moving forward, not what they want to not happen or what they want to avoid. Connect to Build and Grow Uplift people, strengthen relationships, create productivity, strengthen business – create a positive culture through those conversations. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Appreciative inquiry is important especially in your own self talk and mental conversations. If you visualize yourself succeeding, and put into practice your success actions, you will succeed. Sweet Spot of Success       "If you would seek to add value to those people that you would bring your product or your service to, then you would be doing appreciative inquiry."- Cheri Torres     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to ConversationsWorthHaving.Today to receive your FREE executive summary of the book and a FREE list of generative questions!     Connect with Jackie Stravos & Cheri Torres:   Website: ConversationsWorthHaving.Today Book: Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

he Wealthy Wednesday Show is building a movement to empower Mystic Entrepreneurs. It is our aim to inspire and help heart-centered, goal orientated entrepreneurs to build their dream business, do what they love to do while making this world a better place in the process. Get ready for more money, more freedom and more joy in your life as you are awakened, inspired and transformed. This show is hosted by Luci McMonagle, the Mystic Wealth Creator for Conscious Women Entrepreneurs. I help Coaches, Consultants, & Speakers develop practical skills and bridge those with their Spiritual Gifts. Luci helps you Access Your True Soul Magic, Tap into Your Vision & Connect you with other Leaders for creating an impact in the world. Learn More about Luci at https://LuciMcMonagle.com Cheri B. Torres, Ph.D. Cheri's passion is helping people use everyday conversation to create positive dynamics and unprecedented success in their relationships, teams, and organizations. She specializes in leadership and team development, emphasizing the art of productive and meaningful engagement through intentional conversation. Using Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based conversation practices, people learn to create the kind of relational dynamics that ignite their own full potential as well as the teams and organizations they are a part of. The results: high performance, innovation, and goal achievement. She has authored or co-authored numerous books and articles Her most recent book, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, provides two simple practices that can be used in everyday conversations to thrive. Free Gift: You can download an executive summary of her book and the Preface and introduction of the book on our website: www.conversationsworthhaving.today

Facebook’s algorithm is crippling content which fails to inspire ‘meaningful engagement’ - but who dictates what meaningful means? As Social Chain strategy director, Mike Blake-Crawford, points out: the perceived value of content differs between people. And as content restrictions continue to contradict Facebook’s latest objective, agencies’ role to provide unbiased guidance has never been more crucial. In Episode 007 of Social Minds, we translate Facebook’s actions and agenda to reveal how brands, publishers and creators can survive in such uncertain times.

Today I want to talk about having meaningful engagement on social media. A lot of times we go out on Twitter or Instagram, and we just like and follow and that's as far as the relationship goes. That's like shaking someone's hand, saying "Nice to meet you" and then walking away. Generally speaking, it's not usually socially acceptable to do that. So why then do we do that on social media? My encouragement for you today, is to take the next step with those that you've followed or liked their content. Take a moment to tell them why you liked their content, or take a second to ask them a question. Strike up a conversation with them. You never know who's day you might make. God bless!

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

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

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Conversations are the heart of what we do. The type of conversations we have impact all aspects of our business and personal life. Creative organizations have conversations that lead to creativity. In this episode, Dr. Cheri Torres shares how to engage in conversations that matter and how to help your organization be more creative. It is surprisingly simple and you can start implementing change immediately. What You'll Learn Four types of conversations and which ones to avoid The two simple Appreciative Inquiry practices The impact of conversations that matter and how one hospital went from low patient satisfaction scores to amazing within one quarter [powerpress] About Cheri Torres, Ph.D. Working with Cheri, people learn to use everyday conversation to dramatically improve outcomes for their organization and relationships. Leaders and team members develop their capacity to use Appreciative Inquiry to foster productive and meaningful engagement, even when facing complex problems. The success her clients experience is not magic. Her approach is grounded in the most current research in positive psychology and neurophysiology. Leaders working with her learn to create the kind of relational dynamics that ignite the full potential of their teams and organization, resulting in high performance, innovation, and goal achievement. Culture change and strategic planning become opportunities for engaging all stakeholders in conversations that create change from the inside out. She has worked across all sectors: corporate, government, education, and social profit/NGOs, supporting their capacity for learning and innovation, shared leadership, teamwork and collective impact. She has trained thousands of trainers and teachers in the use and practice of Experiential Learning, Appreciative Inquiry, and other strength-based processes. In addition to North America, she has worked in India, Mexico, Canada, South America, and Europe. Cheri holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Collaborative Learning from the University of Tennessee. She also holds an MBA, a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology, Level 2 certification in Cultural Transformation Tools/Barrett Values Centre, and Level II certification in Spiral Dynamics Integral. She has authored numerous books and articles. Her most recent book, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, was published by Berrett Koehler in May 2018.. She lives in Asheville, NC with her husband, Michael; their two dogs, Logan and Annabelle; and two cats, Ziggy and Lucy. Resources Book: Conversations Worth Having Cheri's website Karl Rohnke Creativity Award Leave a review on iTunes Weekly Challenge Pay attention to the conversations you have this week. When you find yourself in a negative conversation, ask a generative question. See what happens and how it flips the conversation into something with a more positive, hopeful, and productive spin.   Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

Where should teams begin to start building momentum and a thriving culture? Can meetings really be disrupted to become spaces of genuine productivity and value creation?  How can teams create a culture of shared ownership for meeting success? Join show host Dr. Krister Lowe and today’s featured guests Mamie Kanfer Stewart and Tai Tsao to explore these and other compelling topics on this week’s episode of the Team Coaching Zone podcast!  Mamie Kanfer Stewart is CEO and Founder of Meeteor, a collaboration company that helps organizations builds strong, healthy cultures in which people thrive. Tai Tsao is Change Management and Customer Success Lead at Meeteor. Some themes explored on the podcast include: How teams can build momentum by disrupting their meetings culture Mamie and Tai’s new book Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings The origins of the company and its name Meeteor: “Meetings with Impact” Insights into pitching team coaching to clients Meeteor’s 8 dimension team effectiveness model and tool: Balance, Communication, Change Agility, Common Vision and Direction, Accountability, Shared Support, Meaningful Engagement, and Trust Meeteor’s approach to working with teams: assessment; 2 week sprints including training, coaching and action modules for 2 to 4 months; sustaining new habits and change Meeteor’s approach to meetings: tips and techniques for before, during and after team meetings Desired outcomes, time management, agendas, notes, using tools and technologies and more to increase meeting effectiveness Research showing that 30% of meeting time is wasted due to inefficiencies A case example of how Meeteor helped a stone masonry company transform its team and organizational culture and how that impacted customers All team members, team leaders and team coaches will find this episode essential listening for transforming team meetings and more.  Join the movement for creating better meetings! Tune in today and let Mamie and Tai take your team coaching practice to the next level.  For episode show notes and more go to: https://www.TeamCoachingZone.com/meeteor. Learn more about Meeteor: Website: www.meeteor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/meeteorHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meeteorHQ/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meeteor-software Link to article on Thriving Teams Model: Take Your Team from Good to Great with These 8 Elements of a Thriving Team (http://blog.meeteor.com/blog/thriving-team/) Mamie and Tai’s book available on Amazon For people interested in bulk orders discounts are available for 11+ books on the Meeteor website. Visit http://www.meeteor.com/store/momentum. If you're using twitter to push content you can mention Mamie and Tai @mamieks and @taitsao. Their respective websites are http://www.mamieks.com and http://www.taitsao.com

Preservice and current classroom teachers from various grades and regional school districts gathered to listen and learn from peers and colleagues, as well as a national expert on effective inclusive classroom and school practices. Pace University School of Education was pleased to collaborate with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Curriculum Center, Rockland BOCES, Southern Westchester BOCES and the Lower Hudson RSE-TASC in presenting this exceptional one-day conference for teachers, administrators and educational professionals. Keynote by Kevin Feldman, Ph.D.