Comments on: Something Better Than Your Best Advice

By: Linda Novack

Linda Novack — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:51:12 +0000

Hi Marcia,
What a great article and so well stated. Something I find myself often sharing with my executive clients.
And then the challenging part – becoming authentically curious, asking the questions begging to be explored, and finally to truly listening to understand the answers.
Keep on shining! Your work is such a contribution to the world.

By: Deana Goldasich

Deana Goldasich — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:13:15 +0000

Wow, Marcia, fantastic post! Indeed, asking questions that force us to dig inside ourselves and explore what’s really going on (past a “yes/no” answer) is so much more meaningful. I will certainly consider this for my next keynote or seminar. In an era where “expertise” is often mistaken for “know all the answers,” this “curiosity” approach puts the power squarely in the hands of the audience/attendee.

Thank you! I look forward to following your future posts!

By: Sonia Wilson

Sonia Wilson — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:14:57 +0000

This is captivating, engaging, empowering and transforming. Many Thanks, Marcia!

By: Annemarie Viljoen

Annemarie Viljoen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:30:52 +0000

Dear Marcia
I couldn’t agree more! The biggest problem with this sort of seminar and training method, is that it is one-way communication, and people may leave the room feeling motivated and excited, but it wears off very quickly. I believe in having conversations with the people, involving them and letting them have discussions amongst themselves, while I facilitate. It certainly has a much longer-lasting effect if people can leave the room with a plan of action they drew up themselves based on their answers to the questions. And of course, committing themselves.
Thank you for the great posts, and the good advice you always give

By: Therese Sparby

Therese Sparby — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:45:14 +0000

What a great post! This is so true, so simple, and yet so challenging to shift to. One of my greatest gifts is my love for curiosity… it literally transforms a conversation! Not my thinking… what should I ask next… or what is the right thing to ask, but just simply listening to what others have to say and being GENUINELY curious. The phrase you used is so true- “More than anything, people want to be seen and heard.” -I know that is the very thing that I want! When I am truly seen and heard, that is my chance to shine my light in the world!

Thank you for this inspiring post!