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Contents

Foreword by Kenneth J. Gergen ix

Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv

ONE Appreciative Leadership Now 1
TWO From Potential to Positive Power:
The Five Core Strategies 13

THREE The Wisdom of Inquiry:
Leading with Positively Powerful Questions 27
FOUR The Art of Illumination:

Bringing out the Best of People and Situations 57
FIVE The Genius of Inclusion:

Engaging with People to Cocreate the Future 87
SIX The Courage of Inspiration:

Awakening the Creative Spirit 123

SEVEN The Path of Integrity:
Making Choices for the Good of the Whole 157
EIGHT Making a Positive Difference with Appreciative

Leadership 195

Conclusion 205
Endnotes 211

Contributions in Story and Spirit 219
Index 221

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