Special Edition of On Our Minds WolfBrown clients and friends are invited to download a free preview of Bill Keens' new guide to mastering the art of facilitation.

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Herding Cats and Cougars - Special Preview for WolfBrown Clients and Friends
by: Alan Brown

I'm thrilled to announce that Bill Keens' new book, "Herding Cats and Cougars - How to Survive the Meeting You Are Running While Mastering the Art of Facilitation," is now available. At our request, Bill has prepared a special preview version especially for WolfBrown clients and friends, which you can download free at www.wolfbrown.com.  For information about the book and how to order copies, visit www.herdingcatsandcougars.org.  Bill is revered especially for his facilitation work, and continues to work for a select group of WolfBrown clients.  His short and to-the-point book is a wonderful achievement, and full of wisdom for all of us who run meetings.

Secrets from the Master of Facilitation
by: Tom Wolf

I first met Bill Keens at an international arts conference in Scotland years ago when I was starting out in the consulting field. When I asked him what he was doing there, he said he was facilitating some small group meetings. I had never heard the word "facilitation" before and I confess to being a little surprised that facilitation - simply leading a discussion - required special expertise. Over the next three decades, I learned the hard way that facilitation is both a skill and an art. Like most professionals, I endured countless painful meetings where nothing seemed to get done (sadly, before seeking Bill's counsel, I may have led a few myself). On the other hand, I always looked forward to Bill's deft touch and seemingly effortless success in making meetings productive. For years, as Bill's colleague and later as his business partner, I begged him to write a book about facilitation. He has finally done so, and "Herding Cats and Cougars" is a corker. I know you'll enjoy it.