conversational leadership

Leading Through ConversationBalancing Advocacy, Inquiry, and Re!ection

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AIR

Advocacy is the active support of an idea

Inquiry is a process of seeking knowledge

Re!ection is careful consideration of where we are

A Process of Guiding Conversations that Improve Relationships & Results

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By BALANCING how we

Advocate

Inquire

Re!ect

we Lead Through CONVERSATION

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‣ Achieve results beyond expectations

‣ Align actions & intentions

‣ Accomplish our vision

LEADING through conversation we meet any CHALLENGE our organization faces

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LANGUAGE creates the foundation for CONVERSATION

‣ Talking together we teach & learn

‣ Conversation builds relationships

‣ Relationships get the work done

‣ Conversation shapes our vision & aligns to achieve it

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Simple skills & CHALLENGING to put into practice.

You need intellectual rigor & critical thinking

Conversational Leadership BALANCES

Advocacy & Inquiry & Re!ection

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The AIR skills work together

Advocacy is the active support of an idea

Inquiry is a process of seeking knowledge

Re!ection is careful consideration of where we are, where we’ve been, & what’s going on

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Advocacy is the active support of an idea,stating one’s perspective and making a case for it

Advocacy is the wisest place to start, because we all are good at advocating—it comes to us naturally

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Inquiry is the process of seeking knowledge by asking questions and pursuing a dialogue

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Reflection is a challenging skill to implement, and it requires a strong and committed leader to put into practice

Reflection is the careful consideration of where we are, where we’ve been, &what’s going on

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AIR Skills are Powerful COMMUNICATION tools

They build RELATIONSHIPS that dissolve barriers& cross boundaries

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AIR Transforms Difference & Distance into STRENGTH

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Our RELATIONSHIPS are created through LANGUAGE

Relationships get the work done& are essential for RESULTS

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CONVERSATIONAL Leaders Collaborate Across Boundaries

‣ Elevate conversation into potent communication

‣ Open channels of communication throughout the organization

‣ Foster the open exchange of ideas

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‣ Advocacy

‣ Inquiry

‣ Re!ection

Leaders Balance

to improve relationships & results . . .

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Dr. Bernice MooreFounder/President

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Leading Through ConversationBalancing Advocacy, Inquiry, and Re!ection

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