In one of my earliest posts entitled Just Be Curious, I divulged how grateful I am for people willing to risk admitting they lack some knowledge of a topic and are willing to ask thoughtful questions. More often than not, I strongly encourage a practice known as Appreciative Inquiry (AI), especially when engaging in building …
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Confirmation Bias
With a wrinkled brow and pursed lips (maybe even with an Elvis side curl), has the question ever popped into your mind, “Were we in the same meeting?!?” Has this thought ever materialized after listening to another individual describe their perspective on something you both heard? If not, then I question your honesty! For real, …
Just Be Curious
http://www.pbs.org You are now challenged to NOT smile when you view the picture of Curious George! His portrait adorns the wall of my office to the delight of one of the Sinclair children, but George is gazing through his binoculars dreaming about what adventures lie ahead as a reminder to all my students, and myself, …