What don't we know about conversation and dialogue?

[Harrison Owen]

Doug - funny thing. I have never had a good conversation that was anything
but energizing. I guess that is a "by definition" thing. In a good
conversation I always feel the energy flow and it inevitably seems that more
flows into me than I ever give away. I am not sure how the physics works on
this unless the conversation itself creates energy (2nd Law of
Thermodynamics be damned!) which can then be shared by all participants with
lots to spare. That is certainly true in every Open Space even if I don't
say a word. Which may suggest that conversations take place on multiple
levels, in addition to the verbal. To be sure I may feel tired at the end of
the day(s) - but it is good kind of tired. A sense of satisfaction and
completeness.

 

Harrison

 

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Doug, I think it's interesting that we talk about "good" conversation when
in open space, the right people are always talking about the right things at
the right time. Just gently inviting people into this consciousness
liberates them to have the best conversations they are prepared to. 

Then, conversations contribute and connect rather than divide and deplete.
Then, conversations are as much about caring as communication, heart as
mind.

-- 
Jack Ricchiuto
Leadership coach, facilitator, author 

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