Chapter: Principles of Conversational Leadership


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In this chapter, I look at the five principles which underpin Conversational Leadership.



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Introduction: Principles of Conversational Leadership The Principles of Conversational Leadership

The problem – our world is a mess. The context – our world is complex. The outcome – our old ways of working are failing—the response – read on. The story so far Our world is hyper-connected, and these connections create massive complexity. As human beings, we are also complex organisms with highly complex natures. … Continue reading Introduction: Principles of Conversational Leadership The Principles of Conversational Leadership

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I. Take Responsibility We can choose to take responsibility for the changes we wish to see in the world

Take responsibility: In life, we can choose to take responsibility in several ways. Most critically, we can choose to take ownership of the changes we wish to see in the world. Introduction Taking responsibility is a crucial aspect of personal growth and development. It involves acknowledging that we have control over our lives and the … Continue reading I. Take Responsibility We can choose to take responsibility for the changes we wish to see in the world

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II. Embrace Complexity We need to understand complexity & its implications

Embrace complexity:  The world and how we live and work together are becoming increasingly interconnected and massively more complex. Complex problems have unique characteristics that make them impossible to solve in our old ways. We need to understand complexity better, how the world really works and how we can better work together given the complexity … Continue reading II. Embrace Complexity We need to understand complexity & its implications

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IV. Leverage the Power of Conversation We need to improve our conversational skills

Converse:  To work more effectively we need to improve our conversational skills and habits. These are the habitual ways in which we communicate with each other face-to-face and the conversational methods we employ to convene group conversations. Conversing better is the heart of Conversational Leadership.  You can learn more about improving your conversational skills in the chapter of … Continue reading IV. Leverage the Power of Conversation We need to improve our conversational skills