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Advance Praise for Appreciative Leadership:

"A must-read for leaders at all levels who believe that both common sense and business sense require engaging and encouraging rather than mandating or manipulating. It may become my most-recommended book." -- Frank Rogers-Witte, Ph.D., Director, Executive Staff Effectiveness, Hewlett-Packard IPG

"Building on a simple but powerful idea, Appreciative Leadership offers an approach to organizational transformation applicable to institutions as varied as businesses, universities, church bodies, and health systems. Packed with dozens of stories andsuggestions, it offers key insights translated into replicable strategies for action." -- Jane McAuliffe, Ph.D., President, Bryn Mawr College

"The positive basis of power is illuminated brilliantly in this courageous leadership book. Appreciative Leadership touches the heart of leadership--the kind people most deeply desire--in a way that will change lives, businesses, and every relationship you wish to build." -- David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D., Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Case Western Reserve University

"Leadership driven by principles and integrity is more important today than ever. Appreciative Leadership shows how to blend principles of collaboration, quality, and service for both long-term achievement and practical daily impact. It provides amodel of success for a new generation of leaders." -- R. Edward Howell, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Virginia Medical Center

The Positive Approach to Leadership That Brings Out the Best in Everyone Appreciative Inquiry has become one ofthe most popular new management tools in business today. Its premise is simple yet profound: Instead of focusing on what''s wrong in the workplace, learn about and build upon what works.

Dr. Diana Whitney--a leader in the field of Appreciative Inquiry--and colleagues Amanda Trosten-Bloom and Kae Rader bring the next generation of these ideas forward, with practical and proven tools for leadership. Arefreshingly different approach to managing organizations, Appreciative Leadership turns conventional management thinking on its head, demonstrating how to get results with "positive power." All you need are the five "I''s" . . .

INQUIRY: Leading with positively powerful questions.ILLUMINATION: Bringing out the best in people and situations.INCLUSION: Engaging with others to cocreate the future.INSPIRATION: Awakening the creative spirit.INTEGRITY: Making choices for the good of the whole.

This revolutionary approach brings people together, drives companies forward--and takes your leadership skills to a whole new level.

Appreciative Leadership shows you how to fully engage your team through positive inquiry and open dialogue--so that everyone feels included and valued, inspired and motivated . . . and ready to work together to win. In this user-friendly guide, you''ll discover excitingnew techniques to open up discussions, exchange ideas, agree on a plan, and follow up on your goals. You''ll learn simple tips on how to keep your team on track with a can-doattitude. And you''ll find satisfying new ways to be engaged, passionate, and present.

This book isn''t a quick-fix solution to your management problems. It''s a full-time, lifelong commitment to your values, your vision, and your connection to others. This is how the best leaders in the world bring out thebest in people, their organizations, and themselves. This is Appreciative Leadership.

Advance Praise for Appreciative Leadership:"A must-read for leaders at all levels who believe that both common sense and business sense require engaging and encouraging rather than mandating or manipulating. It may become my most-recommended book." -- Frank Rogers-Witte, Ph.D., Director, Executive Staff Effectiveness, Hewlett-Packard IPG "Building on a simple but powerful idea, Appreciative Leadership offers an approach to organizational transformation applicable to institutions as varied as businesses, universities, church bodies, and health systems. Packed with dozens of stories and suggestions, it offers key insights translated into replicable strategies for action." -- Jane McAuliffe, Ph.D., President, Bryn Mawr College "The positive basis of power is illuminated brilliantly in this courageous leadership book. Appreciative Leadership touches the heart of leadership--the kind people most deeply desire--in a way that will change lives, businesses, and every relationship you wish to build." -- David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D., Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Case Western Reserve University "Leadership driven by principles and integrity is more important today than ever. Appreciative Leadership shows how to blend principles of collaboration, quality, and service for both long-term achievement and practical daily impact. It provides a model of success for a new generation of leaders." -- R. Edward Howell, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Virginia Medical Center The Positive Approach to Leadership That Brings Out the Best in Everyone Appreciative Inquiry has become one of the most popular new management tools in business today. Its premise is simple yet profound: Instead of focusing on what's wrong in the workplace, learn about and build upon what works.Dr. Diana Whitney--a leader in the field of Appreciative Inquiry--and colleagues Amanda Trosten-Bloom and Kae Rader bring the next generation of these ideas forward, with practical and proven tools for leadership. A refreshingly different approach to managing organizations, Appreciative Leadership turns conventional management thinking on its head, demonstrating how to get results with "positive power." All you need are the five "I's" . . .INQUIRY: Leading with positively powerful questions.ILLUMINATION: Bringing out the best in people and situations.INCLUSION: Engaging with others to cocreate the future.INSPIRATION: Awakening the creative spirit.INTEGRITY: Making choices for the good of the whole.This revolutionary approach brings people together, drives companies forward--and takes your leadership skills to a whole new level.Appreciative Leadership shows you how to fully engage your team through positive inquiry and open dialogue--so that everyone feels included and valued, inspired and motivated . . . and ready to work together to win. In this user-friendly guide, you'll discover exciting new techniques to open up discussions, exchange ideas, agree on a plan, and follow up on your goals. You'll learn simple tips on how to keep your team on track with a can-do attitude. And you'll find satisfying new ways to be engaged, passionate, and present.This book isn't a quick-fix solution to your management problems. It's a full-time, lifelong commitment to your values, your vision, and your connection to others. This is how the best leaders in the world bring out the best in people, their organizations, and themselves. This is Appreciative Leadership.

The SecretChad Grayson was back in town. And his brooding, unexplained presence was disrupting the troubled peace Clarice Somerset had made with their disquieting past. Two years ago, the single mother thought her love had tamed Chad''s wanderlust. She''d expected his granite strength to help shoulder the the cares of parenthood. But under the cover of night he''d roared off on his Harley leaving her behind.What dark secret had driven Chad away? What mysterious purpose had brought him back? If not her heart, what did he want from Clarice? And what under heaven was he hiding?

36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 2In the middle of the raging storm the power goes out, mud washes onto the roads…and Peggy Saxon gives birth to twins in the back of Travis Stockwell''s cab.Peggy''s been handling things on her own since the end of her disastrous marriage. But she has to admit—things are a lot nicer with Travis around. She could get used to the feeling, if only she knew that it would last…Travis can''t seem to stay away from the Saxon family. Those beautiful babies—and their mother—deserve the best of everything. But what if the best for them is the stable life he can''t provide?The story concludes in Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3.

36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever….Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 3Peggy''s been strong so far, but there are some things even she can''t handle on her own. Fighting to protect her new family from her ex, confused by Travis''s disappearance and now postnatal complications—it''s tough to hold on.Travis is determined to do what''s best for Peggy and the twins he helped bring into the world—even if it means staying away. It seems the effects of the storm that blew into Grand Springs that night will be felt long after the rains have stopped.Don''t miss the next book in the series, For Her Eyes Only by Sharon Sala.

Successful, handsome Rick Blaine wanted to know everything about his lovely new employee Catrina Mitchell. What did she like? What made her laugh? But when Rick learned Catrina''s daughter was the source of joy in Catrina''s luscious brown eyes, his racing heart came to a screeching halt. Having a little girl look up at him with hopeful eyes scared him to death. Children were a lifetime commitment—and he was a confirmed bachelor.But Catrina wasn''t so easy to forget…. Should Rick start mixing business with romance—and both with a baby?

DEAREST LUCY—When I first held you in my arms, I was Claire Davis, baby doctor. But soon I''ll be "Mom." You looked at me with your dark, magical eyes—Johnny Winterhawk''s eyes—and you instantly became the child of my heart. Your daddy''s an incredible man, Lucy. Surely, like you, Johnny is one of God''s perfect creatures. As a man, he''s handsome, powerful, noble. As your father, well, there are none better. When he learned of you, he took you into his heart and home without reserve. I love him, Lucy, and I love you. And that''s why I''ve agreed to marry him. And although he doesn''t yet realize he loves me, too, soon he will…

Marriage—For Baby''s SakeWhen Laura Michaels tracked her wayward cat to millionaire Royce Burton''s estate, she never dreamed her kitty would save her son. For Laura needed a powerful husband to keep custody of her baby—and Royce needed a wife. So the elusive entrepreneur and the down-on-her-luck lady struck a marriage deal—which would remain strictly business, of course.Except the newlyweds soon found their "hands-off" union did not account for the blossoming feelings developing between them. But Royce had no use for sugary sentiment and gooey emotions! Still, the lovely woman''s haunting smile triggered an unfamiliar emotion in Royce—a burgeoning love?

Fabulous Fathers THE DAD His daughter was in love–with a dog! Richard Matthews had nothing against Rags, but the dog's owner, lovely C.J.Moray, was another matter. With a charming grin, she tempted him into very unfatherly thoughts…. THE DAMSEL C.J. saw Richard's struggle with fatherhood, and longed to help. But how? THE FAMILY Once Richard saw the joy that C.J. brought, he didn't want her to go. Could he convince the wary woman that the best things in life start with two–and go on to four? Fabulous Fathers Have more than enough to share!

FOR THE CHILDREN FATHER FOUND Ten years ago, Chessa Margolis thought one lie wouldn't hurt anyone. But when little Bobby tracked down the dad on his birth certificate, Nick Purcell appeared–claiming his newfound son! Chessa knew she and Nick had never actually met, but Bobby longed for a father, and Nick desperately wanted to be one. Yet she never thought they'd grow so close…and the last thing she expected was to fall for Nick herself….But the closer she and Nick became, the more Chessa had to lose. She knew before long she'd have to reveal the truth…and risk losing Nick…. Sometimes families are made in the most unexpected way!

During a blackout, in the backseat of a cab, Travis Stockwell helps Peggy Saxon deliver twins and through a twist of fate finds that his destiny will be changed forever.

Successful, handsome Rick Blaine wanted to know everything about his lovely new employee Catrina Mitchell. What did she like? What made her laugh? But when Rick learned Catrina's daughter was the source of joy in Catrina's luscious brown eyes, his racing heart came to a screeching halt.Having a little girl look up at him with hopeful eyes scared him to death. Children were a lifetime commitment–and he was a confirmed bachelor.But Catrina wasn't so easy to forget…. Should Rick start mixing business with romance–and both with a baby?

Marriage–For Baby's SakeWhen Laura Michaels tracked her wayward cat to millionaire Royce Burton's estate, she never dreamed her kitty would save her son. For Laura needed a powerful husband to keep custody of her baby–and Royce needed a wife. So the elusive entrepreneur and the down-on-her-luck lady struck a marriage deal–which would remain strictly business, of course.Except the newlyweds soon found their "hands-off" union did not account for the blossoming feelings developing between them. But Royce had no use for sugary sentiment and gooey emotions! Still, the lovely woman's haunting smile triggered an unfamiliar emotion in Royce–a burgeoning love?

DEAREST LUCY–When I first held you in my arms, I was Claire Davis, baby doctor. But soon I'll be "Mom." You looked at me with your dark, magical eyes–Johnny Winterhawk's eyes–and you instantly became the child of my heart. Your daddy's an incredible man, Lucy. Surely, like you, Johnny is one of God's perfect creatures. As a man, he's handsome, powerful, noble. As your father, well, there are none better. When he learned of you, he took you into his heart and home without reserve. I love him, Lucy, and I love you. And that's why I've agreed to marry him. And although he doesn't yet realize he loves me, too, soon he will…

Where there's smoke… Darby Ridge, Oregon, had always been a welcome sanctuary for Janine Taylor, a refuge from a troubled past. But all that changed when fire swept through the isolated town, leaving fear and suspicion in its wake, and a mysterious stranger came to her door–a man who knew far more about that terrible tragedy than any stranger could….Keeping a boardinghouse had long accustomed Janine to dealing with disturbing characters, but she had never had a guest like Quinn Coulliard. For there was in this dark, dangerous man a strange, compelling gentleness that could draw a wild raven to him at a whispered command and awaken Janine's long-buried passions with a single mesmerizing glance….

Poems to Turn to Again and Again – from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and More Created and compiled just for young women, You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These unintimidating poems offer girls a message of self-acceptance and strength, giving them permission to let go of shame and perfectionism. The cast of 68 poets is extraordinary: Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, who read at Joe Biden's inauguration; bestselling authors like Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Acevedo, Sharon Olds, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Mary Oliver; Instagram-famous poets including Kate Baer, Melody Lee, and Andrea Gibson; poets who are LGBTQ, poets of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, poets who sing of human experience in ways that are free from conventional ideas of femininity. Illustrated in full color with work by three diverse artists, this book is an inspired gift for daughters and granddaughters—and anyone on the path to becoming themselves.No matter how old you are, it helps to be young when you're coming to life, to be unfinished, a mysterious statement, a journey from star to star.—Joy Ladin, excerpt from "Survival Guide"

Positive organizational change does not have to be planned or managed top down in a linear, urgent manner. Rather, it can be unleashed or discovered by helping people within organizations to identify their own best experiences in the past, and then use them to imagine, design, and bring into being the organization they most want and which works best. The method is called Appreciative Inquiry. The volume editors and their panel of experts examine how AI works in practice, and how its many (and often surprising) benefits can be realized in just about any organization. The result is a major explication and source book for HR and organizational development specialists and upper level management trying to lead effective change.Detailed case reports from the field show how this unique approach is actually applied and what its consequences are. Readers will learn to identify the positive core of any system--the practices and principles that encourage the best in organizational capacity and performance. They will find not only specific outcomes but also some detailed reflections by practitioners on the use of Appreciative Inquiry. A volume summary lays out the themes and lesson that span the cases. Also presented are powerful and novel propositions on how to approach the crucial issues in organizational change. The result is a major explication and source book for HR and organizational development specialists.

Originally part of Berrett-Koehler Communication’s “Collaborating for Change” series, this short introduction to Appreciative Inquiry is the best way for organisations to be introduced to AI by the originators and leaders of the movement itself.

Now with a new introduction and updated with revisions throughout, Appreciative Inquiry offers an approach that works because it acknowledges the prevailing attitudes toward change.

It offers a fresh view based on the possibility of a more desirable future, experience with the whole system and activities that signal “something different is happening this time.” That difference systematically taps the potential of human beings to make themselves, their organisations and their communities more adaptive and more effective. This approach is based on solid, proven principles for unleashing people’s creativity, knowledge and spirit toward a common purpose.

Combining extensive research into sexual violence with the author’s personal experiences as a feminist activist, Girl Trouble provides a generational perspective on healing from trauma.  “Stop trying to write something beautiful / and write something true.” Girl Trouble is an excavation of female adolescence, a brazen journey through rape culture from the ‘80s to #MeToo. Diana Whitney’s earthy poems spill secrets, make trouble, reckon with stories of desire and harm, and explore the agency and oppression of women and girls. Deeply rooted in the natural world, Girl Trouble grieves the planet’s degradation while celebrating queerness and seeking healing for the next generation. By the end of the collection, a myriad of voices builds to a full-throated roar. This is a book for survivors and advocates, for mothers and daughters, for anyone moving through trauma with resilience.

Há dez anos, Chessa Margolis acreditara que uma pequena mentira não prejudicaria ninguém. Porém, quando o seu filho começou a inquirir sobre o paradeiro do pai desconhecido, Nick Purcell entrou repentinamente na sua vida, exigindo a partilha do afecto daquele que, segundo a certidão de nascimento, era seu filho legítimo. Chessa sabia que Bobby não era filho dele, contudo, o menino precisava de um pai e Nick estava disposto a desempenhar esse papel. A última coisa que alguma vez lhe passara pela cabeça é que acabaria por se apaixonar por ele.No entanto, mais cedo ou mais tarde a verdade teria de ser revelada e nesse dia Chessa correria o risco de perder o amor de Nick...

Diez años atrás, Chessa Margolis había creído que una pequeña mentira no le haría daño a nadie. Pero cuando su hijo Bobby empezó a hacer indagaciones para encontrar a su desconocido padre, apareció Nick Purcell reclamando a su hijo. Chessa sabía que Bobby no era hijo de Nick, pero el niño necesitaba un padre y Nick estaba dispuesto a serlo. ¡Lo último que hubiera imaginado era que ella se enamoraría de él!Cuanto más estrecha fuera la relación entre ellos, más tenía Chessa que perder. Tarde o temprano tendría que revelar la verdad… y ese día perdería a Nick…