APTitude

I found it interesting to ask my level of risk but not honor it.  At first, I was offended and I was going to bow out of the exercise.  Then, I realized that I had answered a 7 for my commitment to the group.  Sigh…  I was roped in.  I [...]

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It took me forever to read Dixon’s book.  Probably because I need to stop and digest each nugget.  Then, I needed to go back and re-read again.  Some of the things that really stick with me…

Dialog means recognizing tacit patterns, thoughts and ideas and being willing to challenge those.   But, this is a personal journey [...]

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The activity last week was really, really helpful.  I realized it wasn’t necessarily what was on the syllabus but being able to practice different phases of inquiry were really helpful!  I didn’t realize exactly how helpful until this past weekend.  I was working through some landscaping issues with my dad and being very conscious of [...]

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I finally figured out why I feel so uncomfortable applying Peter Block’s ideas on process consulting with my client this semester. On one hand, I am supposed to authentic. I am supposed to be true and honest and empathetic and professional. On the other hand, I am supposed to take a client [...]

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Working through a conversation in the role of a consultant was tough! I see how each step is vital to creating rapport and trust between the client and the consultant. What really surprised me is that this approach also created credibility for the consultant. By listening and asking really clear, non-confrontive (or [...]

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I am struck by Peter Block’s stress of being authentic.  As someone who is trying to start my own business, I often find myself in a place where being inauthentic seems like the best way to get the job or the contract.  I am often torn between being authentic and being the person that the [...]

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