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 Conversational Leadership Framework ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter This post is a short introduction to the concept of Conversational Leadership and its rationale. The Rationale Behind Conversational Leadership We live in an increasingly hyper-connected, dynamic, rapidly changing world that has resulted in massive complexity over the last … Continue reading Introduction: Conversational Leadership Conversational Leadership

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Conversational Leadership Framework ** A framework to help understand the concept

Introduction: Conversational Leadership The History of Conversational Leadership Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Conversational Leadership Framework strives to do the impossible. It attempts to place a clean, compartmentalized, conceptual framework around a complex multi-disciplinary field. Introduction Conversational leadership is a multidisciplinary approach to living and working in our increasingly complex world. It … Continue reading Conversational Leadership Framework ** A framework to help understand the concept

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The History of Conversational Leadership 1985 to today

Conversational Leadership Framework ** Introduction: Conversational Leadership Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 here in published material that refers specifically to the term Conversational Leadership or closely related concepts. … Continue reading The History of Conversational Leadership 1985 to today