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creative potential and turning it into positive power and perfor-

mance, they are making a positive difference in the world and leaving
a positive legacy.

Now It’s Your Turn

It is time for you to consider all that you have learned
PAUSE
about yourself and Appreciative Leadership as you
read this book. The following three pages provide

guidance for you: to review what you have learned, to envision
your future with Appreciative Leadership, and to write the story
of your Appreciative Leadership legacy. Begin by noting:

• What new insights do you have about yourself as an appreciative
leader?
• How would you describe your Appreciative Leadership strengths
and capacities?
• With which of the Five Core Strategies—inquiry, illumination,
inclusion, inspiration, or integrity—are you most comfortable?

• Which strategy or specific practice gives you the greatest sense of
satisfaction?
• What ideas do you have for applying Appreciative Leadership? In
other words, what project—large or small—might benefi t from
Appreciative Leadership?

• What specific Appreciative Leadership practice might add value
to your department, team, or community?
• What aspect of Appreciative Leadership do you want to develop
more fully in your life?

With all this as backdrop, it’s time to look to the future. Imagine

that it’s five years from today. A new edition of Appreciative Leadership: