People want to be seen. They want to know that you hear them (Openness), get them (Listening), and can feel what they are feeling (Empathy). Each

Future: How do I want the world to exist? Outcome: What result am I expecting from this meeting that would be useful for everyone involved? Commitment: What promise have I made that I want to live fully in this moment?

When being clear about your intention you may find yourself being vulnerable because you are stating your purpose, your aim, and your plan with such rawness that you might be concerned about how people could judge it (and therefore judge you). It is a risk. I have found that it is worth the risk

“Abby, I would like to ask you a question. My intention in asking is to bring some clarity to everyone about the purpose of this project. Can you tell us more about what might be contributing to your confusion? I think it might give us all an opportunity to see a gap we might be missing.”

What is it we are trying to understand that we’re unable to grasp? What are we trying to create? What will it look like if we achieve our purpose? Answering these types of questions honestly before (and sometimes while) working with people gives us the possibility to create something worthwhile that everyone can be invested in.

I am deeply grateful for his choice to connect with a random stranger while riding a bus . . . He taught me the value of connecting. Perhaps the most important lesson is that people want to be heard and understood. It may be the highest calling of our humanity.

Clarity of intention is about examining the story you are telling yourself and how you are communicating that story to others. Sharing your honest intention means fully understanding the following: what you are aiming for what your purpose is what you plan to achieve

Being clear also means digging deeper, never settling for the first answer you get. Digging deeper means exploring what truth lies beneath the surface, beyond the rush of the present moment. Often,

clarity. I have found that intention can be focused in three ways