Appreciative inquiry is a strengths-based approach to facilitating positive change in human organizations. Dolph talks with two seasoned practitioners of this method, Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair, about the intersection of hope, despair, and forgiveness that leads to resilience. Lots of inspiration ahead!

Links:

Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope, Despair, and Forgiveness https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resilience-Appreciative-Inquiry-Leadership/dp/1523082550

First Section of Book: https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/Building-Resilience-with-Appreciative-Inquiry

Nautilus Book Awards: http://nautilusbookawards.com/

Joan and Jeanie’s Website: https://cockellmcarthur-blair.com/

*****Timestamped Highlights*****

(2:24) The hardest piece of resilience is forgiveness

(3:05) If you can’t forgive, forgive what you can

(9:40) Joan’s poem about forgiveness

(14:45) A (short) stop at despair

(16:02) Systemic despair

(20:49) Moving forward with hope, the bedrock of resilience

(24:14) A metaphorical car crash

(24:36) The intersection of hope, despair, and forgiveness

(25:45) Generative questions – easy yet profound

(29:19) The good thoughts notebook

(30:55) Joan’s poem about hope

(36:02) Keep your vision of the shore!

Building Resilience, Practicing Forgiveness: Exploring Appreciative Inquiry with Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair