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IN CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHERS

Synergy: The combined effect of individuals in collaborationthat exceeds the sum of their individual effects.

—STEPHEN COVEY

Stories, facts, egos, emotions, and strong opinions are the ingredients of conversations. When those dynamic ingredients intersect and conflict, collaborative conversations are challenging. The personal work of understanding and transforming our stories is a prerequisite for creating productive collaborations. Our investigations open our eyes and ears to new ways to see, hear, and engage with others.

When I busted my big-enough-man story, the lingering doubt that I wouldn’t or couldn’t measure ...

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