Celebrating What’s Right in the World 2

TOOLS & TIPS Celebrating What’s Right in the World Before George Floyd’s murder and the emotional and physical explosions that ensued, I wrote this blog about celebrating what’s right in the world and in education. I considered holding off,waiting for another time...

Even the Optimists Feel Overwhelmed

TOOLS & TIPS Even the Optimists Feel Overwhelmed This week I had the privilege of meeting with a group of nonprofit CEOs, all of whom are conducting scenario planning to address the uncertainties of this time. Participants expressed a variety of emotions...

What we can do NOW

TOOLS & TIPS What we can do NOW We sometimes hear that Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is too optimistic – too Polyannaish.  We respond that it’s about focusing on and organizing around what works and what’s possible, not just what’s “positive.”   I have been...