Quotes by Jackie Stavros

“Our need to belong is one of the strongest drives we have; it can be more important than food or shelter for some.”

“Our conversations are fateful. What we think, say, and do influences every moment in our lives.”

“Conversations worth having enliven people, strengthen relationships, unleash creativity, and move organizations forward fast.”

“Conversations are almost like breathing. Much of the time we are unaware of the nature of our conversations and their impact on our experience of being in a relationship and in the world.”

“Human nature is adaptable and habits are flexible. We can learn to shift our conversations”

“Conversations worth having energize people. They foster efficiency, fuel meaningful engagement, and generate creative possibilities.”

“Being intentional about listening takes practice. It means listening with an open mind, willing to entertain another’s ideas; listening with an open heart, willing to empathize with another person’s experience and understand a situation from his or her point of view; and listening with an openness to new possibilities and new ways of going forward.”

“One of the most exciting things about life is the power of a single conversation to make a significant positive difference.”

“Inquiry-based conversations aim to generate information or surface understanding. Questions that arise out of curiosity and genuine interest build relationships and often produce new knowledge or possibilities.”

“No matter how complex the challenge or problem you face at work, at home, or in your community, you can have a great conversation about it.”