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8 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - TEDx Navesink Accelera... · 0 replies · +1 points

MK, thank you for listening in and commenting. The speakers are terrific. It was so much fun for Jen Hom and me to do that. We played around and were in awe of our awesome speakers at the same time. Yes, it's going to be a great event.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hello Cecilie, I am delighted that you enjoyed the conversation between Seph Fontane Pennock and me. We also enjoyed it! I also am doing Barb Fredrickson's course, too. I've devoured her work since I first became aware of her research during my Appreciative Inquiry Certification 11 years ago, so it's a treat to be immersed in it with her personally facilitating via Coursera. I trust you are enjoying it. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hello Mariana, thanks for commenting on Seph Fontane Pennock's episode. I'm happy you found the conversation valuable. What Seph and his team have done is just great for the global community. I felt so excited to speak with him and find out more, too. I'm excited about the future.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hello Tassia, thank you for sharing what you admire about Seph Fontane Pennock's work. The reach is fantastic and Positive Psychology Program is making that happen faster. It's a wonderful story and great job they are doing.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - A Momentous Life, With... · 0 replies · +1 points

Marge Schiller, how I appreciate your words, and I know Achim does, too! You are right there with us exploring, implementing ways to bring positive, strength based solutions to all that we do. It's wonderful, energizing work, as you well know. Thanks for listening to our generative conversation, and for your comment.
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9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +2 points

Hello Vanda. I agree, it is wonderful to find out more about "the man backstage." Seph and his team are making a wonderful contribution to the world at large. What is so exciting is that we are meeting new friends and colleagues through Positive Psychology Program. Thank you, Vanda, for your comment!

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +2 points

How lovely to hear from you, Bill. So happy you found it of value. Appreciate your positive comment :)

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Positive Psychology Pr... · 0 replies · +3 points

Agree, Seph! It was such fun spending time with you. It was my pleasure to get to know you a little and hear your very inspiring story. I admire very much what you and Hugo and your team are creating to connect us all and provide us resources to learn more about positive psychology across diverse media.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Appreciative Inquiry -... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hi Howard, thanks for adding to the post. It's perfect to share links. I am in the process of adding a links page on my site here to books, sites, people who are active in this Appreciative Inquiry, strength-based and positive methodologies. It's a growing field, which excites us.

I'm with you on your two points. I imply "open systems" when i refer to "what's working in the system" - it's the whole system - inclusive of all stakeholders. In facilitating workshops or summits, having customers, vendors, family members involved provides a richer experience through all the multiple lenses. If clients are open to that inclusion, you end up with such a rich set of perspectives and potential outcomes. That's why public summits on environmental issues or political issues are great, because you have all those perspectives being heard and potentially acted upon. So good point of clarification. I am talking about open systems not closed systems. I often use a blend of participatory methodologies - Open Space, World Cafe, Search Conferencing through the appreciative, valuing lens.

Regarding coaching, indeed there are many tools and ways to work with individuals, depending on the client goals. My world view through the Appreciative Inquiry lens, is to see the wholeness in a person and I am biased to look at what their strengths are as a starting point and build from there. Too often, people come with a mindset that weaknesses need to be addressed first. It's a choice of focus.

Do Let me know if I have interpreted your comment as you intended, and my response has relevance to your thinking.

9 years ago @ Positivity Strategist ... - Playful Inquiry - TEDx... · 0 replies · +1 points

Hello, Steve, thank you for taking a look, and more importantly, I appreciate your most positive comment. You make me happy!