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Interrogate Reality

Interrogate Reality

January 13th, 2012 by Stacey in Fierce Conversations

The second week’s challenge in our Fierce 6 Challenge is to interrogate reality. The purpose is to test your assumptions and really seek others’ views. John Lennon once said, “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” That’s at the heart of this challenge. I know what I know. You know what you know. If we don’t take [...]

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A Thanksgiving Conversation

A Thanksgiving Conversation

November 23rd, 2011 by Stacey in Fierce Conversations

Every year at Thanksgiving dinner, my family starts a conversation with the same question. We go around the table and ask: what are you most thankful for? Everyone is expected to participate and contribute. There is no “pass” to answering the question. As a young girl in my booster seat, my answers usually involved extreme [...]

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Your Question Matters

Your Question Matters

November 4th, 2011 by Stacey in Fierce Conversations

How often do you get asked a truly thought-provoking question? I’m talking about the step-back-a-moment kind of question. All the time?  Twice a week? Never? Less thought-provoking questions are asked every day – multiple times. I’ve recently paid attention to how regularly I ask and get asked “how are you?” or “how’s it going?”. The [...]

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Avoiding or Failing at a Conversation – Which is Worse?

Avoiding or Failing at a Conversation – Which is Worse?

October 11th, 2011 by Stacey in Fierce Conversations

No one wakes up in the morning and says, “I want to get it wrong today.” We want to be successful. However, fear usually gets in our way. We don’t want to look stupid. For example, when I have an out-of-the-box idea I want to pitch to my boss or a sensitive issue to bring [...]

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Fight or Flight? Three Tips for Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations

Fight or Flight? Three Tips for Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations

August 23rd, 2011 by Stacey in Fierce Conversations

We are hardwired in moments where we feel intense discomfort to duke it out or run away. The classic fight or flight dynamic. This is not just theoretical. This is fact. This is biology. We all know what it feels like. Think of a moment where you were instantly triggered by someone’s comment – or [...]

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