Conversations Worth Having Blog

Have you ever wondered how Conversations Worth Having (CWH) training could amplify the impact of your current professional certification?

If you've invested in certifications like Certified ScrumMast...

I am currently listening to Mindfulness and the Brain: A Professional Training in the Science and Practice of Meditative Awareness. One of the authors shared a story about a man who’d been involved in...

While we haven’t reached the official beginning of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, some long-standing indicators are present in my area: the weather’s getting hot and sticky, and people are plannin...

I was on a flight recently and there was no overhead room near a woman’s seat; she was reluctant to put it in the overhead two rows back. We can all appreciate why. The plane lands and everyone hops u...

Poor listening isn't just a struggle; it's a costly problem.

Misunderstandings and miscommunications due to bad listening habits can cost organizations billions annually in lost productivity, errors...

Part of what makes change management hard is that we like stability, comfort, certainty, and clarity. As members of living systems, however, changes in external conditions often means we have to adapt...

Reading and thinking about conscious leadership and organizing for (re)generativity has me reflecting on the importance of balance in our lives and in organizations and communities. As I reflect on my...

Think outside the box is a phrase that is frequently used to encourage people to think differently when faced with a challenge or problem. The phrase refers to the Nine Dots Puzzle in which we are ask...

If there are disruptions in the supply chain due to natural disasters, geopolitical events, or other unforeseen circumstances, conversations may revolve around how to mitigate losses or maintain profi...

Words are powerful, even a simple word like, “Yet.”  Notice the effect these two short phrases have on your body and emotions:

• “I can’t do that.”  
• “I can’t do that yet.”

The first suggests a f...