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Send some fan mailWhat if the key to leading change wasn’t fixing what’s broken, but amplifying what’s already working?In this episode Jen explores how leaders can create a culture of growth by focusing on what’s already working — not just what’s broken. Using the Appreciative Inquiry framework, she walks through the 4D process: Discover, Dream, Design, and Destiny/Deliver, showing how each phase helps teams tap into their strengths, build collective vision, and sustain meaningful change. You’ll learn how shifting from problem-solving to possibility-thinking transforms engagement, connection, and trust — one appreciative question at a time.Episode topics: David Cooperrider's work in Appreciative InquiryAppreciative Inquiry vs Problem Solving approachMayo Clinic example 4 D Cycle: Discover, Dream, Design, Deliver/Destiny How an appreciative approach builds a culture of growth Applying Appreciative Inquiry in feedback -- the Shift Positive Method Coaching Prompts: When have I / we done this well before?What strengths made that possible?What could I / we design to repeat that success more often? Resources | Links: Appreciative Inquiry Book | Feedback Reimagined by Jen Ostrich + Peter Berridge Website | Shift Positive Method Instagram | The Work of YouInstagram | Grow CollectiveWebsite | The Work of YouWebsite | Grow Collective
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