Cheri Torres > Quotes

“Avoiding critical conversations does not mean we should avoid critical situations, mistakes, problems, or inappropriate behavior.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Conversations that value and connect people, uncover what is working, and stimulate images of the ideal future foster many of these emotions.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Simply altering the way in which you frame a situation and the questions you ask will change any interaction and the outcome.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“With awareness, we can choose our words. We can decide how to respond, what to say and ask.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“When we engage in conversations worth having, the telltale signs are energy, creativity, and positive emotions.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“The single most important way to start fostering conversations worth having is to tune in on a regular basis.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Appreciative conversations inspire belief in the possibility of a strong and loving relationship or a climate where people thrive.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Appreciative Inquiry–based conversations invite meaningful engagement and often lead to action that gives us a sense of accomplishment.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Our ability to listen deeply while engaging in conversation is an important aspect of tuning in and staying tuned in.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement

“Our conversations are fateful. What we think, say, and do influences every moment in our lives.”
― Cheri Torres, Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement