Conversations enable you to connect, collaborate, and contribute. The SMARTer your conversations, the SMARTer your influence. As you master the art of managing your voice to generate the vibes that create value, you provoke a SMARTer future for yourself and your colleagues.
Imagine the possibilities of becoming SMARTer, both professionally and personally, as you explore the Jazzthink website. If we can help you achieve the mastery outlined here, please
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Becoming SMARTer: Learning from JazzConversation is the most common form of jazz in human experience. There is structure — grammar and vocabulary — but every time you use the structure, you improvise and use it differently, in ways appropriate to the situation in that moment. If you were to manage your voice in conversation with the same passion and attention that jazz musicians use in managing their instruments in performance, what difference would it make in your life and work? That's the essential question Jazzthink helps you consider. Most of Jazzthink's work over the past decade has been with teams, governing boards, and their leaders. We provoke them to become SMARTer — more Soulful, Mindful, Astute, Responsible, and Trusting. Read more about SMARTer. We've designed a number of ways to help you and your teams become SMARTer — e-zines and tips (sign up in the box to your right), individual and team coaching, keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and facilitation. Contact us to explore the possibilities that will benefit you best. |
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Testimonials"Like a great jazz musician, Brian knows when to lead and when to follow, when to talk and when to listen, and how to create space for people to perform at their best." — Avril Orloff "A conversation facilitated by Brian Fraser is adaptive, safe, positive, curious, respectful, appreciative and calm. Brian will help you discover what is significant and shift you to where you would like to be." — Teresa Comey "Brian's title (Lead Provocateur) and his company's name (Jazzthink) say it all. Brian is one who pushes people around him to think differently and to engage in innovative ways. He encourages them to see themselves as jazz musicians, forced to listen to one another in order to play well and get a result that will be appreciated by the community." — Terry Temkin "Brian's agility, intellectual power, and ability to connect and move people, are nothing short of amazing. I come alive with a sense of expansion and purpose after interacting with Brian." — Mirjana Galovic "... each interaction has left me feeling enriched by his gift for listening, truly listening, and asking questions or making comments that help me find new insights." — Scott Bechtler-Levine "Brian is an inspiring force. It begins with the way he listens. He "gets it" in that he is able to feel the story behind the story. He reads peoples values, aspirations and intent, as well as those quiet fears, in a masterful way." — Sue Drinnen "Brian ensures that everyone leaves with something meaningful to themselves through the art and 'music' of his own collaborative communications expertise. His messages and wisdom were inspiring to us all!" — Kim Conroy "He is truly a thought leader in nonprofit organizational development. He is creative and insightful in understanding and responding to both organizations and individuals. He is the most thoughtful coach I know and recommend him highly." — Mary Hiland "I especially have great admiration for Brian's capacity to make practical connections in every conversation to the vast literature on management and leadership." — Denice Hinden "He is extremely well read and manages to weave together various insights to produce thought provoking ideas. The role of "provocateur" suits him perfectly." — Bob Hancox "Brian is an engaging presenter, provocative coach, and master of personal energy management. His ability to bring out the best in people makes him an invaluable resource." — Russell Hunter Dene Rossouw has done a profile for Jazzthink. My friend and colleague, Dene Rossouw, has done a profile of Jazzthink that will give you an idea of our core ideas and approach to keynotes and workshops. Click on the image to view it. Contact us to explore further what we custom design for you and your team.
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