And, NO, not that AI. 

I became aware of Appreciative Inquiry perhaps two decades ago. I read a book on the subject and it literally changed the way I was leading folks in my organization. Influencing me to shift my leadership mindset and thinking from—

• Deficit versus Asset thinking

• Strengths versus Weakness thinking

• Positive versus Negative thinking

• Affirmative versus Denial thinking

• Learning Organization versus Status Quo

It also inspired me to become more aware (and appreciative) of—

• Becoming much more strengths-based in my self-awareness and leadership approaches.

• Amplifying strengths when coaching individuals.

• Using more appreciative and positive language when providing feedback.

• Including the teams in co-creating and crafting a shared vision.