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What Story Are You Telling?

“When you pitch an idea, do you lead with data and logic — or do you first help people imagine what the world looks like once it exists?”

— Presencing Skills

Presencing Skills
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Sit With the Mess

When you feel the urge to tidy up ambiguous data or force a conclusion, stop. Write down what you don’t know yet. Carry that list for 24 hours before trying to resolve it.

Reflection Skills
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Borrow Someone Else’s Lens

Find a colleague who sees things differently from you. Ask them: “How would you approach this?” Listen without defending your own view. Just take notes.

Opportunity Seeking Skills
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When Did Words Fall Short?

“When was the last time you struggled to explain an idea with words alone — and did you try a different way to bring it to life?”

— Presencing Skills

Presencing Skills