Appreciative Living:: The Principles of Appreciative Inquiry in Daily Life - Softcover

Kelm, Jacqueline Bascobert

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Synopsis

Appreciative Living is the only comprehensive book on the principles of Appreciative Inquiry. It explains the theory and practice of asking questions that empower and direct us towards the life we want, and of creating mental pictures of the future we desire. Part I presents the theoretical foundation by diving deep into the latest consistent thinking and research in a clear, straight-forward manner. Part II focuses on practical applications, and presents a simple 3-step model and exercises for applying the principles in any situation.

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About the Author

Jackie Kelm holds a Master’s degree in business with a concentration in organization behavior. She was a manager in the Leadership and Organizational Change group for a large consulting firm, where she applied Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and other strength-based change approaches. In 1999 she began an earnest quest to use AI in her personal life, and wrote this book after several years of researching and practicing the principles.

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