Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner Siggins have drawn on their extensive experience as executive coaches to help all of us learn to pause, take a breath and, instead of thoughtlessly reacting, assuming, judging or blaming, begin to get curious. In "The Power of Curiosity", they offer thoughtful guidance and practical tools that get to the heart of the matter: clarity, understanding and real human connection. -- Brigid Schulte, New York Times Best Selling Author of "Overwhelmed: Work, Love & Play when No One has the Time", Washington Post staff writer Conflict resolution is essential to innovation, it is how you get to the bleeding edge of what is possible. How leaders navigate their way through conflict, lead their teams and ask the questions needed to out perform, out design and out create in their field can make or break them. "The Power of Curiosity" is the leadership handbook for the 21st century giving you a simple step by step method to have real conversations that navigate conflict with innovative outcomes. -- Daymond John, Fashion Mogul and Investor on ABC's' Shark Tank The Power of Curiosity" nails it! It is exactly how every successful person I know lives or strives to live their life. A must read for anyone who wants to start applying practical tools, align with their values and achieve successful, innovative outcomes. -- Joey Gibbons, The Gibbons Hospitality Group I own two businesses and have always felt like an ineffective boss. I knew my product was successful, but I had trouble delegating and motivating my staff. After reading "The Power of Curiosity", my relationships with my staff have completely changed. I no longer dread having to have meetings with my employees, instead I am excited to hear their thoughts and learn from them. My business has only become stronger, and my work environment is more creative and dynamic. My team is now passionate about their work--and the only thing I modified was approaching each situation with curiosity. Using the tools "The Power of Curiosity" has taught me, not only helps me be a better boss, it helps me be a better person. My husband, family and friends all feel more heard, seen and understood. By using the tools in this book, you open yourself up to learning more about your co-workers, your loved ones and yourself. A true gift. -- Sue Bell, Founder of Giggles and Grass Stains Creative Learning Center Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins's work on being present when we listen to others, and choosing how to listen, has had a profound impact on my conflict resolution work as a mediator and negotiation trainer. "The Power of Curiosity" is a must read for learning how to apply these skills to our difficult conversations, and indeed all our conversations--to listen better, truly understand and connect with others, and move forward in our relationships--whether negotiating a large business contract, acting as a leaders in our organizations, or enriching our personal relationships. -- Colleen Cattell, ENS International Negotiation Consultant

Vorwort
In The Power of Curiosity, executive coaches and leadership experts Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner Siggins help us relearn those skills of curiosity we already have and apply them to ourselves and others, allowing us to address conflict at its true source, neutralize negative emotions, and transform challenging conversations into new possibilities and better relationships.

Autorentext
Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner Siggins are a mother/daughter executive coaching team and co-founders of the Institute of Curiosity. A longtime occupational therapist, Kathy has been a leadership development facilitator, trainer, and coach for the past ten years, while Kirsten has coached leaders in business world and in the entertainment industry (including AOL and Universal Studios). In 2014, they created the Institute of Curiosity to help individuals learn and practice a lifestyle of curiosity to build better personal and professional relationships. Kathy lives in the Okanagan Valley and Vancouver with her husband, and Kirsten lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Klappentext
Author has developed an online presence with website www.instituteofcuriosity.com. Facebookpage: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofcuriosity LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/kathytaberner and www.linkedin.com/pub/kirsten-siggins/b/8b7/385/ They have hosted a blog for over two years. They will turn excerpts from the book into blog posts and a link to buy the book. Will develop a guest pitch to provide to podcasters they have identified and create a presence on Goodreads. Created a list of contacts to be accessed: a) Prominent and credible women leaders and mothers who will read and provide reviews for the book once completed. b) Media personnel, with focus on women as potential interviewers, specifically those who promote and/or write about women Continue scheduling speaking engagements, targeting women's groups that focus on women in business, women as leaders, women as mothers, women and wealth, women in the arts, women in film etc., at meetings and conferences. They have several presentations scheduled for the next 6 months. Will participate in two book launches in the US in Los Angeles and New York and two in Canada in Toronto and Vancouver. Mother/daughter connection: The authors are looking at companies, bloggers, and organizations that share this mother/daughter interest with the idea of creating cross-promotions. Some blogs include: The Orange Rhino Challenge: 365 Days to Yell Less and Love More, Life with 2 Boys, Scary Mommy, A Cup of Jo, Positively Present. Writing an article for an online yoga site that supports a holistic approach to wellness. Partner with other JV Insiders: they are launching a partnership with 'Insiders' with MP3 offerings to support members of the dating community. Offer to carry out interviews on Internet radio, write articles for online journals, speak at online forums and in-person conferences. Identify and approach organizations focused on developing communication and/or leadership skills and coaching skills for managers, to create speaking opportunities and incorporate our book as a recommended reference for their courses. Write articles and submit them to journals and marketing magazines. We will approach the Costco Connections Magazine where a link to our site would be provided.

Zusammenfassung
As leaders or parents (or both), navigating difficult conversations is part of our job description. How do we keep calm and achieve a productive outcome, all while keeping our relationships intact? The secret is curiosity. It is the innovation-driving, emotion-calming skill that comes so naturally to us as kids, but gets buried so easily beneath our busy, multitasking lifestyles. The good news is that we just have to relearn what we already know! In The Power of Curiosity, mother-daughter executive coaching team Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner-Siggins introduce the Curiosity Skills and a full, step-by-step process to use anytime, even when potentially challenging conversations arise. In 'The Power of Curiosity' you'll learn: How to be fully present in every conversation, even when distractions abound The fie listening choices you always have available, whether at home, work, or school Specific calming strategies to access when negative emotions run high A step-by-step process to transform potential conflict into relationship-building opportunities."

Leseprobe
As kids, we are all curious. Kids are constantly asking questions, wanting to solve problems, looking for new possibilities. All because they are curious, wanting to learn more. Curiosity is a childhood survival skill; it's how they learn, test their assumptions, become open to new perspectives, push the boundaries of what they are capable of, make mistakes, and do things they (and often we) never thought were possible. As kids, t…