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Embrace the Power of Silence

Embrace the Power of Silence

February 10th, 2012 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations

I am an external processor. It’s not uncommon to hear me say – “I’m just thinking out loud here.” This week’s challenge, embrace the power of silence, was difficult and exciting at the same time. Often, I wish I would keep certain thoughts to myself and listen more to the differing opinions that surround me. [...]

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Be Present

Be Present

February 3rd, 2012 by Chris in Fierce Conversations

Why is it so hard to be present? Just after I tweeted that I was going to really work on being present, I realized that I sent that tweet while I was simultaneously “listening to my husband” talk about weekend plans…so not a good start! This has been one of my biggest challenges for a [...]

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Seek to Understand

Seek to Understand

January 27th, 2012 by Kim in Fierce Conversations

I like to think of myself as someone who embraces curiosity rather than pushing my advice or taking things at face-value. When I entered into the challenge this week, I thought this would be a very natural place for me to be. What I didn’t foresee was a week where I was in heavy production [...]

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Deliver the Message Without the Load

Deliver the Message Without the Load

January 20th, 2012 by Deli in Fierce Conversations

The challenge seemed easy this week, until yesterday! Lack of sleep, exercise, being snowed in at home with a long to-do list and toddler meltdowns was enough to make me almost lose it. Plus, I woke up in a less than bright mood. The words, “be intentional”, scrolled through my mind. When my 3-year old, [...]

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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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