Join the Conversation!

In today's world of technology and social media, practitioners are all about beginning a "conversation."  And, from a healthy platform of relational discourse and learning, I'm all for it!  But that's just it - what constitutes a healthy direction...?  There seems to be a fine line between wanting to engage in a topic that will help enlarge perspectives and taking personal issue with someone to only criticize an individual or organization.  So, is it honest conversation or undermining criticism?  In other words, what good will it serve in the end?  That's probably a good question to ask concerning all of our pursuits, especially when our goal is to build others up and not tear them down.  So, take time to evaluate how something will be perceived.  Understand that purpose and presentation has a lot to do with the impact.  If you have criticism to offer, go to the person without making it public.  And, keep the "back and forth" alive by embracing subject matter that creates authentic dialogue for positive growth.  Let's join that conversation!

What "conversation" can you engage in today that will encourage the growth of others as well as the individuals involved?