Reflections on 2007

Written by Jorgensen Learning Center

Another year has passed and what a year it has been! We continue to grow as a learning community, and interest in Conversational Leadership (CL) is rapidly increasing. Just as it seems that everything is picking up speed around us, CL compels us to slow down and develop those key relationships that will pave the way to future success. As we slow the inquiry, rich insights emerge - insights that enhance corporate results. All of this reinforces the JLC syllogism: if high quality relationships lead to high quality results AND the conversation enhances the relationship THEN Conversational Leadership improves the relationship and subsequently the results. Before we peek around the corner into 2008, let’s review some basic CL concepts - a ‘refresher course’ of sorts. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, we busted a few rhymes and went out on a limb to bring you this rhyming review. Like the little drummer boy, consider it our (very) humble gift: Our clients work is so fast-paced and demanding, We request the time to listen for understanding. Nothing more powerful as a means to start, Than to open up and speak from the heart. Certainly there is value in flexibility and bending, More patience is needed for suspending. Holding space for difference has a critical edge, Creating openings, removing the wedge. Slowing down the inquiry is worth the time, These are the JLC Learning Conversation Guidelines. That isn't all that JLC wishes to share, We facilitate and develop leaders that care. We stand behind our process without hesitation, We've seen that success is in the conversation. Meetings with context, purpose and outcome is key, CPO is how we refer to it at JLC. All of this takes discipline and dedication, It flows through the JLC certification. We hope this poem serves as a review, For we enjoyed sharing it with you. Okay, so it’s not Robert Frost, but you gotta admit it’s catchy. More than anything, we want to convey our dedication and passion toward Conversational Leadership. CL has powerful implications to organizational success and we’re honored to have been chosen by numerous companies across the U.S. to introduce the concept to their leaders. To date, we’ve worked with thousands of people, and in 2008 we anticipate taking our learning to the global stage! In future articles, we will continue to discuss JLC concepts in more detail. But first things first. We at JLC would like to say that it has been our privilege to share our learning with you in 2007 as well as learn so much from you and we look forward to 2008 with equal enthusiasm. Happy Holidays to all!!!