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Choose to be Curious

Ep. # 118: Appreciative Intelligence with Tojo Thatchenkery

May 26, 2020
Tojo Thatchenkery, a professor at George Mason University, discusses Appreciative Intelligence, highlighting the importance of finding generative potential in the present. They explore reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, emphasizing curiosity, resilience, and self-efficacy in driving innovation. The conversation delves into effective knowledge sharing in organizations and reframing to boost employee engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Quick takeaways

  • Appreciative intelligence focuses on finding generative potential in the present moment.
  • Reframing difficult situations with appreciative intelligence involves tolerance for ambiguity and persistence for innovative solutions.

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The Power of Reframing and Appreciative Intelligence

Reframing allows us to see something positive in a situation and work with it to make it a reality. Silicon Valley organizations have a different mindset when it comes to taking risks and reframing new ideas. They focus on how to make things work instead of dwelling on the chances of failure. This mindset enables them to be more comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty. Appreciative intelligence is a type of intelligence that involves reframing and seeing the positive potential in a situation. It allows us to be more open to possibilities and connects closely with curiosity. By reframing and appreciating the positive, we can leverage uncertainty and create innovation and resilience.

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