Chapter: Conversational Leadership


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Conversational leadership takes root when leaders see their organizations as dynamic webs of conversation and consider conversation as a core process for effecting positive systemic change.

Taking a strategic approach to this core process can not only grow intellectual and social capital, but also provide a collaborative advantage in our increasingly networked world.

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In this chapter, Conversational Leadership, I introduce the concept of Conversational Leadership, examine its history, and more.


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Introduction: Conversational Leadership Conversational Leadership

The History of Conversational Leadership The History of Conversational Leadership Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close This post provides a brief introduction to the concept of Conversational Leadership and its underlying rationale. The Rationale Behind Conversational Leadership … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Leadership Conversational Leadership

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The History of Conversational Leadership 1985 to today

Introduction: Conversational Leadership Introduction: Conversational Leadership Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Conversational Leadership is a relatively young, rapidly evolving discipline. Although much has been written about the power of conversation over the years, I am interested … Continue reading The History of Conversational Leadership 1985 to today