Co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. In a convened meeting, people are able to express what is true for them, and to listen attentively to what is true for others. Convening goes beyond merely facilitating by creating an environment where all voices are heard, profound exchanges take place, and transformative action takes place. Craig and Patrica Neal offer the Convening Wheel, made up of nine steps or aspects,that bring the practices and principles needed for authentic engagement as a whole. Learn the exercises, practices, mental preparations and techniques to achieve the state of Convener.
Craig Neal and Patricia Neal are my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.
The show airs live on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
Co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. You will learn:
* Why the standard meeting format is insufficient for success
* Why a convened meeting facilitates authentic engagement
* How to implement the nine principles of the Convening Wheel
* How to develop your inner and outer leadership strengths
Craig Neal and Patricia Neal (both in photo left) are the co-founders of Heartland Inc.. Craig Neal is VisionHolder of Heartland Inc.. He has previously held publisher positions with Rodale Publishing and Utne Reader magazine.
Patricia Neal is President of Heartland Inc.. She has held various marketing positions and worked with Craig to launch Harrowsmith and Eating Well magazines.
As co-founders of Heartland Inc., Craig and Patricia Neal have led over 170 of their acclaimed Thought Leader Gatherings with leaders from over 800 diverse organizations.
My book review of The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations by Craig Neal and Patricia Neal.
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Let's talk with co-founders of Heartland Inc., and authors of the highly engaging and thought provoking book The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, Craig Neal and Patricia Neal, as they share ideas for transforming meetings into opportunities to achieve meaning and breakthroughs in authentic engagement. In a convened meeting, people are able to express what is true for them, and to listen attentively to what is true for others. Convening goes beyond merely facilitating by creating an environment where all voices are heard, profound exchanges take place, and transformative action takes place. Craig and Patrica Neal offer the Convening Wheel, made up of nine steps or aspects,that bring the practices and principles needed for authentic engagement as a whole. Learn the exercises, practices, mental preparations and techniques to achieve the state of Convener on Blog Business Success Radio.
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