Spiral Question
When do contrasting opinions create positive momentum? When there is: mutual respect a shared vision or intention the desire for positive outcome takes priority over being ‘right’ centered emotionally intelligent people What will you add? ...Spiral Question
What if, what you say or think in private has a far reaching ripple effect? It does! Particularly, if there is a lot of emotion behind the thoughts or words. What is talked about or complained about expands; venting adds more energy to the issue. Consider shifting...Spiral Daily 296
How do you move someone whose heels are dug into the ground on an issue? Spiral Impact – Acknowledge and/or ask a question. Trying to convince someone through information (statements) digs their heels in deeper. The best questions foster understanding, spark...
The Nuance of Beginning with the End in Mind
A red light in the distance marked my destination as I drove to a meeting one morning. I was so focused on the light I didn’t notice blowing through a few stop signs – not good! This reminded me of Covey’s Habit ‘Begin with the end in mind’. Looking closer at...Spiral Daily 256
How might you unintentionally stop your own momentum? There are a lot of opportunities to stop your own momentum. For example, answering the phone when you can’t talk, continuing to talk when you’ve said what you needed to say, and drinking that extra cup...
Karen Valencic
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