HeidiEKMassey RT @HildyGottlieb: Reminder: Archives of all past chats are online at http://www.npcons.net/ #npcons -2:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious @PamelaGrow Sorry you missed it. You will love reading this month's discussion. #npcons -2:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


dkhiry one of these days i'll be able to participate in a #npcons chat! -2:43 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @NancyIannone Thanks Nancy...you most def. will hear what comes out via twitter! GREAT #npcons Thanks to all! -2:43 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Reminder: Archives of all past chats are online at http://www.npcons.net/ #npcons -2:42 PM Jul 20th, 2010


mattnathan Looking 4 info on engaging ppl in communities where they live. beyond "volunteer" #npcons RT @AlisonRapping <- @dafna_m -2:42 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @hddtx01: New book by McKnight and Peter Block The Abundant Community #npcons -2:41 PM Jul 20th, 2010


PamelaGrow RT @johnhaydon: @HeidiEKMassey @PamelaGrow Hey guys. :-) #npcons - Sorry to have missed; just made it back! -2:38 PM Jul 20th, 2010


mattnathan @HildyGottlieb re the proverbial glass: Emptiness can also be quite useful! #nonduality #NPCons -2:36 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 @AlisonRapping I have information on that topic. Contact me. Plus new book by McKnight and Peter Block The Abundant Community #NPCons -2:35 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone @HeidiEKMassey Looking forward to hearing what comes out of your pondering! #npcons -2:34 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Me too! And pondering, definitely pondering! RT @AlisonRapping: Good-bye 2 the fabulous folks on #npcons; inspired, challenged & delighted -2:33 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @AlisonRapping Seeking info / resources on engaging ppl in the communities where they live. "Beyond the word volunteer." #npcons -2:32 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Wonderful! RT @jm_honermann Ty 4 powerful conv. Gr8 opp 4 self reflection, prep 4 this wks work! Ur remarks have renewed my passion! #npcons -2:31 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping looking for information on engaging ppl in the communities where they live. "beyond the word volunteer" resources appeciated!! #npcons -2:30 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @facilitationpro Thank YOU, Mark, for sharing your insights! Hope you'll join us next month! #npcons -2:30 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @facilitationpro: I also want to say thanks! We and the field are stronger together. #npcons Thanx for convening. -2:30 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jm_honermann @HildyGottlieb: Ty 4 powerful convo #npcons, gr8 opp 4 self reflection & prep 4 this week's work! Ur remarks have renewed my passion! -2:29 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone RT @facilitationpro: I also want to say thanks! We and the field are stronger together. #npcons Thanx for convening. #npcons -2:29 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone @AlisonRapping Bye Alison - thank you for inspiring, challenging and delighting! #npcons -2:29 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @jdeancoffey: #npcons Bidding adieu to a great group and a totally satisfying exchange. As always, appreciate everyone's generosity/DITTO -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


facilitationpro I also want to say thanks! We and the field are stronger together. #npcons Thanx for convening. -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb "When we see the glass as half-empty, we are seeing only the useless side of the glass." Jody Kretzmann, ABCD Institute #npcons -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @JoppaThoughts: When U feel at 1 w/ the big powerful paradigm shift, groove w/ it baby! Youre not (necessarily) nuts! #npcons -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious @jdeancoffey See you next time and thanks for always asking hard questions. Don't forget that the whole convo will at npcons.net #npcons -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @JoppaThoughts: When you feel at one with the big powerful paradigm shift, groove with it baby! You're not (necessarily) nuts! #NPcons -2:28 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts @HildyGottlieb Ha! Someone's in Phoenix too. Never been to Arizona, so I treat it like New England -- where everything is close! #NPcons -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping Good-bye to the fabulous folks on #npcons; inspired, challenged and delighted. -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @jdeancoffey Generosity and abundance do go hand in hand, don't they? :-) Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance! #npcons -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Well, @HildyGottlieb consultants immersion course...working on it! :) #npcons -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone @jdeancoffey Great having your here - love how your insights add to the discussion #npcons -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 Thank you for the opprotunity to play in the half full sandbox, actually overflowing. #NPCons -2:27 PM Jul 20th, 2010


mattnathan RT @Dimitrious: !!! RT @AlisonRapping Need to build methodologies into our work to support orgs see abundance. Much "mainsteam" training = scarcity #npcons -2:26 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @JoppaThoughts Make it Tucson, and you have a deal! :-) #npcons -2:26 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @mattnathan Well my scarcity mind was sad not seeing you today. Feeling abundantly abundant having you here now! :-) #npcons -2:26 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey #npcons Bidding adieu to a great group and a totally satisfying exchange. As always, appreciate everyone's generosity. -2:26 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts @HildyGottlieb Ah, yes! A visit out to Phoenix is SOOO on my business bucket list! #NPcons -2:25 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone RT @JoppaThoughts: When you feel at one with the big powerful paradigm shift, groove with it baby! Youre not (necessarily) nuts! #npcons -2:25 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious !!! RT @AlisonRapping Need to build methodologies into our work to support orgs see abundance. Much "mainsteam" training = scarcity #npcons -2:25 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Joe is TOTALLY MIA! Everywhere-even FB. Bonnie on vacay I think RT @AlisonRapping: We missed @joe_brown and @BonnieKoenig on today's #npcons -2:25 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @HeidiEKMassey We call that plan the consultants immersion course! :-) #npcons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts When you feel at one with the big powerful paradigm shift, groove with it baby! You're not (necessarily) nuts! #NPcons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


mattnathan True abundance only occurs in connection. #NPCons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 RT @AlisonRapping Need to build methodologies into our work to support orgs see abundance. Much "mainsteam" training = scarcity #NPCons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone RT @alexandrapeters: #npcons: Must apply ability to see strengths in others to myself. Suddenly that clear vision is foggy... #npcons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Yes, me 2! RT @alexandrapeters: #npcons: Must apply ability to see strengths in others to myself. Suddenly that clear vision is foggy... -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @alexandrapeters Must apply ability to see strengths in others to myself. Suddenly that clear vision is foggy... #npcons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping We missed @joe_brown and @BonnieKoenig on today's #npcons -2:24 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb YES! RT @AlisonRapping Need to build methodologies into our work to support orgs see abundance. Much "mainsteam" training = scarcity #npcons -2:23 PM Jul 20th, 2010


mattnathan @HildyGottlieb somehow the 1% of this #NPCons chat that I was able to catch still feels abundant. Perhaps because... -2:23 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey If I understand your tweet, @AlisonRapping I think it would be wonderful to have an outlined plan how to support abundance thinking #npcons -2:23 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Ditto! RT @alexandrapeters Must apply ability to see strengths in others to myself. Suddenly that clear vision is foggy... #NPcons -2:22 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons: Must apply ability to see strengths in others to myself. Suddenly that clear vision is foggy... -2:21 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey Agree RT @meganmcf: Great community and conversation at #npcons. Thanks for all your hard work - @HildyGottlieb @NancyIannone @Dimitrious!! -2:21 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey GREAT! RT @hddtx01: Plus I learned a whole new language twitter short #NPCons -2:21 PM Jul 20th, 2010


selenestar RT @NancyIannone: Power of storytelling to draw out strengths, build relationships and envision the future #npcons -2:21 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @meganmcf SOOO nice to have you back with us! :-) #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone @meganmcf Glad you could be a part of the discussion today! #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


BillNigh RT @NancyIannone: Power of storytelling to draw out strengths, build relationships and envision the future #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @HeidiEKMassey: Good parenting...by facilitating their independence while they get the credit. That resonates! #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping altho think need 2 build methodology in2 R work 2 support orgs in creating opport 2 C abundance, much "mainsteam" training scarity #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl hahaha @BTRIPP re: hiring. I have at least named that $ number (and then wondered if I should invite interns... why wait for $!!!) #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @hddtx01 Twitter chats in general and this one in particular is trial by fire. You did GREAT! :-) #npcons -2:20 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Another key learning: Good parenting...by facilitating their independence while they get the credit. That resonates! #npcons -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


meganmcf Great community and conversation at #npcons. Thanks for all your hard work - @HildyGottlieb @NancyIannone @Dimitrious!! -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 Plus I learned a whole new language twitter short #NPCons -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @Dimitrious: The energy around this topic and a need to discuss this more. #npcons -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious RT @NancyIannone: Power of storytelling to draw out strengths, build relationships and envision the future #npcons -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @NancyIannone: Power of storytelling to draw out strengths, build relationships and envision the future #npcons -2:19 PM Jul 20th, 2010


facilitationpro RT @jdeancoffey: #npcons That thr is an inherent & healthy tension btwn being asset based/abundance & honest & constructive feedback 2 advance client mission -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey YES!!!!!! RT @Dimitrious: Re: Q6: The energy around this topic and a need to discuss this more. #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Agreed! I've got some homework! RT @HeidiEKMassey: KEY learning for me. I gotta know my strengths and know how I can build on them. #NPcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @NurtureGirl: Key learning: at different phases in our embrace of abundance thinking - different questions are fruitful. #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @HeidiEKMassey: KEY learning for me...I gotta know my strengths and know how I can build on them. #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @jdeancoffey That there's inherent & healthy tension btwn asset based/abundance & honest, constructive feedback #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone Power of storytelling to draw out strengths, build relationships and envision the future #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl Key learning: at different phases in our embrace of abundance thinking - different questions are fruitful. #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey KEY learning for me...I gotta know my strengths and know how I can build on them. #npcons -2:18 PM Jul 20th, 2010


zanarama Thanks for all the inspiration and sharing! #npcons -2:17 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts RT @jdeancoffey: Thr is an inherent & healthy tension b/t asset based/abundance & honest/constructive feedbk 2 advnce client mission #NPcons -2:17 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious Re: Q6: The energy around this topic and a need to discuss this more. #npcons -2:17 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @hddtx01: Abundance is understanding our role is to align existing resouces not just chase new ones #npcons -2:17 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb LOL RT @JoppaThoughts: Key Point #1: never answer phone 15min before #NPCons chat is supposed to start! #thatswhatvoicemailisfor #npcons -2:16 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 Abundance is understanding our role is to align existing resouces not just chase new ones #NPCons -2:16 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey #npcons That thr is an inherent & healthy tension btwn being asset based/abundance & honest & constructive feedback 2 advance client mission -2:16 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alicekorngold @AlisonRapping Agree with Alison about the amazing community that emerges with the #npcons! Seeing old twitter friends and mtg new ones! -2:16 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Good parenting? @alexandrapeters That is helpful...if it isn't a trap to ineffective consulting #npcons -2:16 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Key Point #1: never answer the phone 15 minutes before the #NPCons chat is supposed to start! #thatswhatvoicemailisfor #NPcons -2:15 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q6: Any key learnings from today’s chat? What stood out for you? #npcons -2:15 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @CarloJensen: if we dont see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -2:15 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey My question about the flipchart @nurturegirl was, "Right now? But I am barely keeping up in this chat!" SERIOUSLY! #npcons -2:14 PM Jul 20th, 2010


meganmcf RT @JoppaThoughts disagreed with each other, but made each other think. That was worthy of a celebration! #NPcons - I LOVE this attitude :) -2:14 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Me too! RT @AlisonRapping: LOVE THIS. RT @CarloJensen: if we don't see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -2:13 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q6: As we start to wind down, any key learnings from today’s chat? What stood out for you? #npcons -2:13 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Gotta create that to b aware of it...abundance again... RT @HildyGottlieb: Consultants, what's on your celebrate list? #npcons -2:13 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious What could B better? RT @NurtureGirl: ... highest/best use of my time. 5min dance then go create more stories 2 celebrate. :) #npcons -2:12 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 My biggest accomplishment this year is having the opportuity to share my passions for social change through assets and technology #NPCons -2:12 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey THE question RT @JoppaThoughts: Stuff most passionate abt is what am best at-how build my business around those pieces. #NPcons -2:11 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb If we know how to identify strengths in clients & see power of that, how can we use that wisdom to build our practice? #npcons -2:11 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NolandHoshino @HeidiEKMassey I didn't realize it was on today. But lurking the convo from my dashboard. Go get'em Heidi #NPCons -2:10 PM Jul 20th, 2010


meganmcf Celebrate social change people's strong desire to find one another, collaborate & make $h!# happen - #socap, @Hubbayarea, #npcons ;) -2:10 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @CarloJensen: sorry - gotta leave to buy 25 long stemmed red roses for my bride of 25 years :) #npcons //CONGRATS! WOW! -2:10 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @xpownit: @NurtureGirl You rock Jean! You are one stong lady... In mind, spirit, and body! #npcons <=DITTO!!! -2:09 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @NolandHoshino Why aren't you at #npcons instead of bothering @realizedworth (Who would like this too...) -2:09 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Me too!!!! RT @NancyIannone: Celebrating the community at Creating the Future, awesome folks at #npcons for starters #npcons -2:09 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl Sounds awesome @HildyGottlieb - and not the highest/best use of my time. 5 min dance then go create more stories to celebrate. :) #npcons -2:09 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @jdeancoffey: key is 2 do it w/out being condescending & let clients make their decisions based on developmental stage & capacity #npcons -2:08 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @JoppaThoughts Put that on the list! #npcons -2:08 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone Celebrating the community at Creating the Future, awesome folks at #npcons for starters #npcons -2:08 PM Jul 20th, 2010


xpownit @HeidiEKMassey @NurtureGirl You rock Jean! You are one stong lady... In mind, spirit, and body! #npcons -2:08 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @shellyalcorn Cool! If you listed your accomplishments this year, what would be on there? #npcons -2:08 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey #npcons key is 2 do it w/out being condescending & 2 let clients make their own decisions based on their developmental stage & capacity -2:07 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts I had a gr8 convo w/ a client. We totally disagreed with each other, but made each other think. That was worthy of a celebration! #NPcons -2:07 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey ZING! RT @HildyGottlieb: .@zanarama We think of it as just who we are - nothing special. But it's what we build the good stuff upon! #npcons -2:07 PM Jul 20th, 2010


shellyalcorn RT @HildyGottlieb Consultants, what's on your celebrate list? #npcons <Hands down - I get to dig what I do> -2:07 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone No perhaps there Heidi - absolutely! RT @HeidiEKMassey: OK, 1 skill...NETWORKING and CONNECTING people (perhaps...) #npcons :) #npcons -2:07 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @socialchngediva: YES! What are our own stories? Grab a flipchart sheet & list everything youve accomplished this year so far. #npcons -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @askdebra g'nite...sweet dreams! #npcons -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons: paenting in the way you help them to become independent. You don't get the credit for their success. Well, maybe in your fantasies. -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey SO TRUE...EXACTLY what I needed! RT @NancyIannone: @HeidiEKMassey Lots to think about out of today's discussion #npcons -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @alexandrapeters A lot of what we're good at sounds like good parenting. In a sense, that is what we are doing as consultants. #npcons -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey OK, 1 skill...NETWORKING and CONNECTING people (perhaps...) #npcons :) -2:06 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl The people around me. Their evolution. (+work milestones & serendipity) RT HildyGottlieb Consultants, what's on your celebrate list? #npcons -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @hddtx01: I help them see the people they serve as their greatest asset for what they can do and not for what they need. #NPCons -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @CarloJensen: sorry - gotta leave to buy 25 long stemmed red roses for my bride of 25 years :) #npcons (good excuse!!) -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey EXACTLY! RT @JoppaThoughts: @CarloJensen ...but really focusing on them to identify highest and best use? That's my struggle. #NPcons -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons Interesting that a lot of what we are good at also sounds like good parenting. In a sense, that is what we are doing as consultants. -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone @HeidiEKMassey Lots to think about out of today's discussion #npcons -2:05 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb .@NurtureGirl There's no filter for greatness! What's powerful for clients is also powerful for consultants! #npcons -2:04 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey LOL! RT @NurtureGirl: My strengths? I arm wrestled @xpownit in Malmo... did pretty well although he might be twice my size. #npcons -2:04 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Like abundance too...hmm...RT @npmaven: RT @CarloJensen: if we dont see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -2:04 PM Jul 20th, 2010


BMusick RT @HeidiEKMassey: I can sense the importance of your question about who helps u c yr strengths and build on them @nancyiannone #npcons -2:03 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @NurtureGirl ALL TRUE about you my friend! #npcons -2:03 PM Jul 20th, 2010


saduros EZ Some best reflect 2 others sted 2 themselves.RT@CarloJensen:if we dont c assets in ourselves how can we help clients to c theirs? #npcons -2:03 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey @HildyGottlieb #npcons They say I make them feel safe & that whateer they have done & R doing is OK. it will all B fine. cnt B shocked. -2:03 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey I can sense the importance of your question about who helps u c yr strengths and build on them @nancyiannone #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl stories - flipchart of accomplishments @hildygottlieb - are you nuts! That would take all day (at least). What filter or criteria? #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Wow! RT @meganmcf Ability to embrace "failure." Dedicate moment to feel it, shake it off, learn & be empowered to try again! #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone People say I'm easy to trust, listen to what isn't said, share knowledge generously, ask good questions, focus on what is possible #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping LOVE THIS. RT @CarloJensen: if we don't see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey WOW! Another thing 2 ponder! RT @NancyIannone: Who helps you see your strengths and build on them in the way you help orgs? #npcons -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons @john haydon But how come the old Beatles song "I'm a loser" is now in a telephonic loop in my brain? Where's Beck? -2:02 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey @HeidiEKMassey #npcons once you loose good will, no money will rebuild. -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Brilliant! RT @meganmcf: Ability to embrace "failure" - feel it, shake it off, learn & be empowered by the experience to try again! #NPcons -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @AlisonRapping :) #npcons -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


socialchngediva YES! RT @HildyGottlieb: What are our own stories? Grab a flipchart sheet & list everything youve accomp this year so far. #npcons -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey @HildyGottlieb #npcons a series of interviews, 3rd party , w/ clients, colleagues & asked it all made my blush. lots of notes and quotes, -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Yes, yes! RT @askdebra: Q5: I always say that I ask good questions. valuable asset, and involves listening to answers carefully. #npcons -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Consultants, what's on your celebrate list? #npcons -2:01 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb What are our own stories? Grab a flipchart sheet & list everything you've accomp this year so far. #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


CarloJensen @NancyIannone thanks! #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


meganmcf #npcons Q5 - Ability to embrace "failure" - dedicate moment to feel it, shake it off, learn & be empowered by the experience to try again! -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @HeidiEKMassey: This is hard! fabulous person, UNbelievable networker, passion, commitment to community, energy, more!! #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts The stuff that I am most passionate about is what I am best at -- not always sure how to build my business around those pieces. #NPcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl Others say I am good at: listening, listening, listening, synthesizing, connecting, creating positive vibe, facilitating, reframing #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Interesting point @jdeancoffey that of all resources, $ can be the easiest to get...bet you are right! #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone .@CarloJensen Happy Anniversary! #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


socialchngediva Who blushes? One thing I struggle with is confidence the flip of the coin of arrogance? And how is that limiting. #npcons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 I help them see the people they serve as their greatest asset for what they can do and not for what they need. #NPCons -2:00 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious @askdebra Good Night Debra #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


CarloJensen sorry - gotta leave to buy 25 long stemmed red roses for my bride of 25 years :) #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @askdebra No no no - no sleep for you til we're done here! :-) Good night and thanks for sharing your brilliance!! #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone Bye @askdebra so good to have you with us! #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


zanarama @askdebra thanks for staying up late with all of us! #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @JoppaThoughts: I'm much better at assessing those strengths and how to build upon them in someone else! #NPcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons @HeidiEKMassey They have to keep hearing the stories. They have to become the stories. Corny, but it works. -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping Ability 2 get ppl 2 rlly think WHY?? Why, then How, then what, then reframe/streamline what. The "what" cnt drive the process . #npcons. -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra Thanks @HildyGottlieb @Dimitrious @AllisonRapping @NancyIannone for hosting yet another terrific #NPCons (thus far) -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb .@zanarama We think of it as just who we are - nothing special. But it's what we build the good stuff upon! #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Professional assets, not personal...don't know if they are the same or different...gotta ponder... #npcons -1:59 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jm_honermann @AlisonRapping: TY for the add! Enjoying @HildyGottlieb #npcons convo - awesome, challenging questions, gr8 opp 2 share experiences. -1:58 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra I kow that sleep is an asset. And the midnight hour is calling, so I'm saying Adieu to #NPCons tonight. Look fwd to reading abt it tomorrow! -1:58 PM Jul 20th, 2010


zanarama @alexandrapeters Rock on! great list. #npcons -1:58 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey SPOT ON! RT @HildyGottlieb: Interesting in our work teaching consultants - easy to see assets in cmty & clients - but ourselves? #npcons -1:58 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @NurtureGirl Now we're talking! :-) #npcons -1:58 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q5 another way: What do others say you are good at? What do clients tell you that makes you blush? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey But @JohnHaydon that may work for founders...what about hired team members w/o that initial vision? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts @CarloJensen Seeing assets is a bit easier for me, but really focusing on them to identify highest and best use? That's my struggle. #NPcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons: I have: more to learn, more of everything than I need, many rock songs trapped in my brain, vision of what could be, a happy life -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


ScottPiro RT @askdebra: I have a team of awesome colleagues. That is an incredibly valuable thing to me. Most are #npcons that give freely. -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl My strengths? I arm wrestled @xpownit in Malmo... did pretty well although he might be twice my size. #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


zanarama Have learned from my coach that it is hard to identify assets, because they come so easily to us. #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious RT @NancyIannone: Who helps you see your strengths and build on them in the way you help orgs? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @johnhaydon: @HildyGottlieb I ask them to remember the day they woke up at 3am with their vision. How did they feel? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey @HildyGottlieb #npcons wtih an insane amount of attention, feedback and deliberateness -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone RT @CarloJensen: if we dont see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @CarloJensen: if we dont see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @CarloJensen: if we dont see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb GREAT question RT @NancyIannone: Who helps you see your strengths and build on them in the way you help orgs? #npcons -1:57 PM Jul 20th, 2010


CarloJensen if we don't see assets in ourselves how can we help clients to see theirs? #npcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts I'm not sure I have done the best job of identifying my greatest strengths and finding my highest and best use. Argh! #NPcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


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NancyIannone Who helps you see your strengths and build on them in the way you help orgs? #npcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Will read it RT @jdeancoffey: #npcons ...CEP post on false dichotomies. http://bit.ly/cvttGI Affirming & positive doesn't exclude realism -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @jdeancoffey How are you using that wisdom to identify your own strengths and abundance, to build your own work? #npcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @johnhaydon: @HeidiEKMassey @CarloJensen "I hope the sun comes up tomorrow" isn't real hope... #npcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra Q5: I always say that I ask good questions. Think it's a very valuable asset, and involves listening to answers carefully. #npcons -1:56 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping strengths as cons: obviously, network; passion; energy; process driven; experience (including "fall on butt" failures) and successes.#npcons -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey @johnhaydon But I don't think you have to have experienced hopelessness to feel hope or know abundance #npcons -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey @AlisonRapping #NPCons We always tell clients that resources include: $$, time, heart, skill & commitment. $$ cn B the easiest 1 2 get -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @jdeancoffey ths convo makes me think abt false dichotomies http://bit.ly/cvttGI Affirming & positive doesnt exclude realism #npcons -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 An understand that the problems we deal with are complex and solutions for complicated problems will not work. Getting to Maybe #NPCons -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Q5 requires some thought. I'm much better at assessing those strengths and how to build upon them in someone else! #NPcons -1:55 PM Jul 20th, 2010


johnhaydon RT @askdebra: I have a team of awesome colleagues. That is an incredibly valuable thing to me. Most are #npcons that give freely. -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @HildyGottlieb: Interesting in our work teaching consultants - easy to see assets in cmty & clients - but ourselves? #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Wow! @HildyGottlieb Gonna ponder that for awhile...my strengths and how to build on that... #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


facilitationpro @HeidiEKMassey & @HildyGottlieb agree! I use Apprec Inq a lot & I've had >1 client try to deny reality in the name of abundance #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Interesting in our work teaching consultants - easy to see assets in cmty & clients - but ourselves? #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey This is hard!RT @HildyGottlieb: Q5: What are your strengths as a consultant? How are you building your practice on those strengths? #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Winterthur RT @HeidiEKMassey: Working from abundance....to role model for organizations we gotta live it too! #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


johnhaydon @HildyGottlieb I ask them to remember the day they woke up at 3am with their vision. How did they feel? #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious @CarloJensen We often use that approach to reframe - the million bucks question. Amazing how it get folks to the "Why" #npcons -1:54 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey #npcons ths convo makes me think abt CEP post on false dichotomies. http://bit.ly/cvttGI Affirming & positive doesn't exclude realism -1:53 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey LOL RT @HildyGottlieb: @socialchngediva You? Sass? We had no idea? #LoveThatSASS! :-) #npcons -1:53 PM Jul 20th, 2010


johnhaydon @HeidiEKMassey @CarloJensen - I meant that hope is only real when juxtaposed with dispair. #npcons -1:53 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @hddtx01: We need 2 B vry clear...we cn nevr solve a problem if $$ is the only resource. Abundance thinking must move beyond $$ #NPCons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven Embrace #4, too! Love it. RT @JoppaThoughts: Q5: ... 4. opportunities to be completely surprised... #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q5: What are your strengths as a consultant? How are you building your practice on those strengths? #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl 5 things I have in abundance: Love, information, a sense of the possible, curiosity, gratitude #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey LOL, divatude!!! RT @socialchngediva: Ooh yes! Q5- passion, listening skills, SASS, big picture thinking, divatude. #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra I have a team of awesome colleagues. That is an incredibly valuable thing to me. Most are #npcons that give freely. -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven #3 vastly underapreciated RT @JoppaThoughts: Q5: 1. colleagues, 2. opinions, 3. curiosity, 4. opportunities 2 b completely surprised #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping welcome @jm_honermann like your bio! #npcons -1:52 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb @socialchngediva You? Sass? We had no idea? #LoveThatSASS! :-) #npcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey COOL! RT @CarloJensen: knew a funder who used 2 say "I got a mill bucks to give away today, if I give it to you what would you do?" #npcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts @socialchngediva Oh! I love it! Divatude and sass! Excellent! #NPcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


johnhaydon @HeidiEKMassey @CarloJensen "I hope the sun comes up tomorrow" isn't real hope... #npcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @socialchngediva: Ooh yes! Q5- passion, listening skills, SASS, big picture thinking, divatude. #npcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra So true. RT @hddtx01: ...we can never solve a problem if money is the only resource. Abundance thinking must move beyond money #NPCons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Q5: 1. colleagues, 2. opinions, 3. curiosity, 4. opportunities to be completely surprised, and 5. bad ideas that spark good ones! #NPcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Explain? RT @NurtureGirl: Been thinking about working from abundance as naming thresholds for evolution (not minimums we must reach) #npcons -1:51 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl for example, if I pull in $x for three months, I know I have enough to hire another person. (name and attract success) #npcons -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


socialchngediva Ooh yes! Q5- passion, listening skills, SASS, big picture thinking, divatude. #npcons -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters @Dimitrious #npcons: "unsinakable" is also not understanding chaos theory. Chaos happens. And you're right - hubris. -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @CarloJensen: knew a funder who used to say "I got a million bucks to give away today, if I give it to you what would you do?" #npcons -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone RT @hddtx01: Need to be very clear..can never solve a problem if money is only resource Abundance thinking must move beyond money #npcons -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra @AlisonRapping Doesn't @socialchngediva always rock out any chat? #npcons -1:50 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @hddtx01: We can never solve a problem if money is the only resource. Abundance thinking must move beyond money #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


CarloJensen knew a funder who used to say "I got a million bucks to give away today, if I give it to you what would you do?" #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Help_Line_211 RT @AlisonRapping: abundance gets us out of R "charity" mode, which in my opinion is the kiss of death 4 sector. Charity does not define anyone I knw #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven Absolutely. RT @hddtx01: ...we can never solve a problem if money is the only resource. Abundance thinking must move beyond money #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q5: Can you name 5 things you can celebrate about your practice? 5 things you can build upon? #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra @JoppaThoughts So true. Those are the orgs that I have the most difficulty connecting with, too. #NPcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NurtureGirl Been thinking about working from abundance as naming thresholds for evolution (not minimums we must reach) #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons: here must be a reason why a #nonprofit starts. Mission answers a question of need. Where did need come from? That's history. -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Q5: Now the fun part - focusing on YOU as a consultant. Can you name 5things YOU as a consultant have in abundance? #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jm_honermann TY! RT @HildyGottlieb RT @alexandrapeters: Gr8 tip re: storytelling, keeping history & understanding of mission at every board mtg! #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alisonannes RT@AlisonRapping RT @CarloJensen: 4 steps to storytelling - have a point, get to the point, make the point, anchor the point #npcons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 We need to be very clear...we can never solve a problem if money is the only resource. Abundance thinking must move beyond money #NPCons -1:49 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey IDK... RT @CarloJensen: working from abundance-if we accept that where we are now is exactly where we want to be, what will we do? #npcons -1:48 PM Jul 20th, 2010


askdebra @ChristinaLJohns Nice to see you on the chat! #npcons -1:48 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @alicekorngold: @npmaven question 2 board & CEO 2 envision greater potential is "what wld U do if U had another $1 million" #npcons -1:48 PM Jul 20th, 2010


jdeancoffey So true RT @alexandrapeters: #npcons @alisonrapping Optimisim and abundance aren't always the same thing. The Titanic was "unsinkable". -1:48 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone Working from abundance creates positive energy - people sit up straighter, keep talking in to breaks, get excited #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @alexandrapeters: #npcons @alisonrapping Optimisim and abundance aren't always the same thing. The Titanic was "unsinkable". -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons: why can't you start with history? How do you know what you've got? Get the people to do it themselves - interview each other. -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious @alexandrapeters I think "unsinkable" was more hubris and marketing than optimism. #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


shellyalcorn RT @ltwhite StrengthsFinder 2.0 is a book by Tom Rath, Gallop assessment for defining our strengths/talents Online questionnaire #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


socialchngediva Able to ROCK IT! RT @AlisonRapping: Love watching @socialchngediva rock out the #npcons. #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping abundance gets us out of R "charity" mode, which in my opinion is the kiss of death 4 sector. Charity does not define anyone I knw #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Don't you just? :-) RT @AlisonRapping: Love watching @socialchngediva rock out the #npcons. #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Abundance thinking sparks creative problem solving. Have U ever surprised yourself by solving a problem you thought was unsolvable? #NPcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey Working from abundance....to role model for organizations we gotta live it too! #npcons -1:47 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey YEP! RT @AlisonRapping: Love watching @socialchngediva rock out the #npcons. -1:46 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb Love it! RT @JoppaThoughts Orgs w/opposite mindset of abundance are flat-out depressing. Abund thkg means solutions are possible! #npcons -1:46 PM Jul 20th, 2010


CarloJensen working from abundance-if we accept that where we are now is exactly where we want to be, what will we do? #npcons -1:46 PM Jul 20th, 2010


NancyIannone If some asked you what working from abundance means what else would you tell them? #npcons -1:46 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alexandrapeters #npcons @alisonrapping Optimisim and abundance aren't always the same thing. The Titanic was "unsinkable". -1:46 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HeidiEKMassey RT @JoppaThoughts: Sometimes can't really start w/history -- just starting out. It can be fun to imagine what success looks like! #NPcons -1:45 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping Love watching @socialchngediva rock out the #npcons. -1:45 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @alicekorngold: @npmaven question 2 board & CEO 2 envision greater potential is "what wd you do if you had another $1 million" #npcons -1:45 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious And the World! RT @socialchngediva: q4- working w/abundance means possibilities,solutions & social change R possible across sector. #npcons -1:45 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb RT @hddtx01: Working from Abundance = start from the ends. What do we want to accomp & then focus on how do we align resources #npcons -1:45 PM Jul 20th, 2010


meganmcf Hope4future= FP recognitn that transparent & trackable social investment lead to increased economic ROI. Abundant funds for NPOs :) #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


alicekorngold @npmaven question to board and CEO to envision greater potential is "what would you do if you had another $1 million" #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


zanarama Q4- also means a lot less struggle and a lot more fun in our work. #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 Moses Coady.. "How can we use what we have to get what we need" #NPCons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping RT @npmaven: RT @JoppaThoughts: Sometimes U cant rlly srt w/ history when just starting out... fun 2 imagine wht success looks lk! #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


ltwhite StrengthsFinder 2.0 is a book by Tom Rath, Gallop assessment for defining our strengths/talents Online questionnaire #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


BMusick RT @hddtx01: Working from Abundance..starts from the ends..what do we want to accomplish and then how we align resources #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


HildyGottlieb .@facilitationpro Knowing we have strengths to build upon to deal w/adversity is very dif from denying adversity. #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


AlisonRapping The best thing about #npcons chat, catching up w/ those I love, and meeting fab folks I don't yet know. ABUNDANCE. #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


JoppaThoughts Orgs that have the opposite mindset from abundance are flat-out depressing. Abundance thinking means solutions are possible! #NPcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


npmaven RT @NancyIannone: RT @alicekorngold: @npmaven when board members make site visits, they have their own stories. adds to passion #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


Dimitrious RT @JoppaThoughts: Sometimes U cant start w/history because UR just starting out. It can be fun to imagine what success looks like! #npcons -1:44 PM Jul 20th, 2010


hddtx01 Working from Abundance..starts from the ends..what do we want to accomplish and then focuses on how do we align resourc