Positivity Strategist

In cultivating compassion, we grow empathy and positive regard for self and others. It encourages us to train our hearts and minds to stay open and offer our best to others.  Growing our understanding of difference, attending to small ways to connect with other, developing our own inner resource to be of service are some of the habits of this literacy. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps99 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps99)  

This literacy opens us up to our own frames (perspectives) on the world. As we widen our frames, we begin to understand and appreciate the frames of others. Having this literacy to frame and reframe enables us to shift perspective and opens us to possibilities and solutions we may never have even considered if we stayed comfortable with our blinkers on within our existing frames, which may be keeping us very small. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps98 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps98)  

The literacy we talk about in this episode is Inviting Inquiry. It is central to all the Literacies,  and it's central to Appreciative Voice. The principles of Appreciative Inquiry inform us that we move in the direction of our inquiries; questions we ask of ourselves and others. Inquiry stimulates curiosity. Inquiry starts movements. Inquiry questions keep us open to possibilities and enable us to engage in further dialogue. How curious are you about others and the world? What information and stories might you seek? For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps97 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps97)  

We set the scene in this episode for what's to come.  We talk about the origins of Appreciative Voice and how the seven literacies evolved. The intention of these literacies is to enable us to bring all voices into conversations.  There are many choices to be made. They include inviting all perspectives, focusing on the collective and the relational world we are responsible for co-creating. They include our need for belonging and connection, and you will make your own connections with the content. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps96 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps96)  

Excited to introduce Season 2 of Positivity Strategist. This new season addresses a significant topic for these times, finding and using our individual and collective appreciative voice. What excites and inspires us particularly about Season 2 is that we introduce seven literacies for living and leading in our times. The literacies are grounded in the Principles of Appreciative Inquiry. They provide a brand new way to find and increase our choices every moment of every day to help us lift up and use our appreciative voice. The literacies provide a pathway to raising and elevating our appreciative voice.  For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps95 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps95)  

This may be the last time you will hear this music and this introduction. Over the last four years, I've experimented with a number of different configurations - solo formats to single guest and multiple guests. It's time to do something different again. I hope you'll be as excited as I am when you hear about the new show format. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps94 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps94)

In this episode, co-authors Dr. Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres weave memorable stories throughout their latest book that bring to life to the two practices that underpin conversations worth having: positive framing and generative questions. The stories cross a range of contexts, from healthcare to banking, education, family, technology, manufacturing. They all illustrate very clearly how these two simple principles can shift a conversation that may be stuck or spiraling downwards towards a conversation that is depreciative to one that spirals upward and is appreciative, productive and meaningful. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps93 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps93)

An episode that will awaken your heart and mind and have you want to adopt practices to build your resilience. Resilience increases your ability to weather the storms and come out stronger in your formal and informal leadership roles. My guests talk specifically about appreciative resilience and leadership and how to traverse the ever-changing landscapes of hope, despair, and forgiveness which overlap to build our appreciative resilience. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps92 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps92)

Imagine what's possible when vast numbers of inter-disciplinary groups are engaging in a dialogue regarding learning and leadership and growth and positive evolution. There's no glass ceiling in this type of curious exploration and discovery and arguably, what the world needs now. Find out more about this special issue of the International Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Journal. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps91 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps91)

My Digital Strategist suggests focusing on developing cornerstone content as a way to help you increase visibility on the web. It's not so difficult, and it's a skill that you can learn and get better at over time, just like developing any new skill or practice - learn the basics and get stronger with diligent practice, or supportive resources. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps90 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps90)  

This episode offers positivity strategies of a highly commercial and very different kind. I'm focusing on strategies for marketing and increasing visibility on the web. In this episode, my personal digital strategist shares high-level strategies about how to do just that. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps89 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps89)

Change is a subject and an experience that brings up so many issues for all of us. Who hasn't been through change? I focus on how asking questions is the first invitation to change. We say the first question starts the change. It triggers emotions, feeling, thoughts, memories, beliefs and even actions. Positive questions work to move people in a direction that is most resourceful. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps88 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps88)

Some changes we initiate others are thrust upon us. Changes that we ourselves initiate can paradoxically be more challenging than changes that are imposed on us by others. We sometimes have to make really tough decisions and they can be the hardest to implement. Have you ever wondered what your relationship with change is? To develop in any capacity, it's useful to know your frame of reference. Same applies to dealing with change. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps87 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps87)

Positive psychology and neuroscience teach us about the mind-body connection, reinforcing the value of appreciative journaling. The very act of putting a pen to paper to prompt yourself to write about something that you can access that had a positive impact on you has an extraordinary effect. Appreciative journaling leads to increased self-awareness, at any age, building the appreciative muscle and strengthening positive emotions of resilience, mindfulness, gratitude, changing habits and lives. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps86 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps86)

Project Lead of Global Summit on Positive Education asserts that education systems at all levels can, and should, not only promote academic achievement, but also cultivate character strengths and wellbeing in all learners. 1200 stakeholders from around the globe will gather to elevate the strengths of Positive Education and design initiatives so students learn not only how to be productive but how to lead flourishing and fulfilling lives. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps85 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps85)

One way to boost your positivity is to imagine a better future, whatever difficulty you're in. When you have a more positive image of your future, you evoke positive emotions - one of which is feelings of hope. It's hope that reminds us that there is always a good chance we can turn things around. Never give up! For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps84 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps84)

Finding your own sources of inspiration is a helpful way to strengthen your positivity. This is the fourth of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel addresses the value of seeking out inspiration and offers some tips on what you can do. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps83 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps83)

This is the third of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. This episode focuses on how showing acts of kindness can boost positivity. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel offers ideas and practices that show how kindness results in micro-moments of connection and love. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps82 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps82)

This is the second of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. This episode focuses on the value of expressing what you are grateful for. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel offers a brief overview of a number of positive practices that you can focus on to boost your positivity. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps81 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps81)

This is the first of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel give a quick overview of a number of practices that you can focus on to boost your positivity. This episode focuses on the value of the genuine, heartfelt smile. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.com/ps80 (http://positivitystrategist.com/ps80)