53. The Glass Half Full: Celebrating What You Have with Jim Lord

“Imagine if all the people who want to change the world knew they could.” Jim Lord is set on a mission to not only make the world a better place but to help others realize they can do the same, creating a world filled with people who know they’ve made a difference with their lives. Jim, author of Bounce Back Higher and creator of “The Philanthropic Quest,” is committed to championing the power of people&nbsp; who have the heart, the values, and the capabilities to take humanity to new heights. He does this all by&nbsp; leading group programs, mentoring coaches and consultants, and working with a select few private clients. &nbsp; Let’s dive right into this conversation and learn how seeing the glass half full can help celebrate what you have and how investing in ourselves can ripple out and affect others. &nbsp; [00:01 - 6:26] Opening Segment &nbsp; I introduce Jim Lord How Jim is impacting the world with his work&nbsp; People usually want to make a difference&nbsp; Why do people give?&nbsp; Ask for the story&nbsp; Ambiguity is a gift [06:27 - 17:56] Focusing on Solutions not Problems Jim’s thoughts on AI - Appreciative Inquiry&nbsp; Getting to the solution, not focusing on the problem&nbsp; Pay attention to what is working&nbsp; Get a glimpse of the positive&nbsp; Stand on the things that work&nbsp; Life giving properties of a situation&nbsp; The lens of an organization It’s not about knowledge&nbsp; Imagination and wisdom&nbsp; Dealing with person to person conflict&nbsp; Start at the agreement stage&nbsp; Don’t come in thinking you know Who you are and how we live [17:57 - 41:07] The Glass Half Full <span style= "font-weight: 400;"