Dialogue Miles Over Dinner: A Conversation with Wes Gipe
Wes Gipe and I met a few years ago at a client dinner. We engaged in a typical cocktail hour conversation committing to follow-up. Although it took some time, when we reconnected I was able to witness his extraordinary style of facilitation and he invited me to provide a synthesized view in real time. Witnessing Wes’s facilitation style was inspiring, leading us to make a dinner reservation at Sueno in Dayton. I made the trip, and that evening marked the start of Dialogue Miles™ - The Dinner.
Our dinner left me with some profound insights. It’s fascinating how individuals we encounter can shape our lives profoundly, especially when we engage over a shared meal.
Reflections from our Conversation
The Art of Dialogue
I’ve realized, is not just about exchanging words but about building connections that could influence our life’s trajectory.Shared Experience Builds Trust
A common experience, like a shared meal, lays the foundation for trust. And let’s talk about vulnerability – it’s more than a mere concept. It’s the glue that binds individuals, fostering deep connections.The Desire to Be Known
We share the belief that every human desires to be deeply known and loved. Conversations such as this could lead to more of that.Reinvention Matters
Reinventing yourself every 10 years is healthy. Overstaying can invite mediocrity.Value Has Value
Charging for the value you create should require no apology.Dialogue Drives Progress
Nearly all of the good in the world comes when people start talking to each other. Open communication can resolve employment and commercial disputes, mend familial discord, strengthen marriages, and foster understanding between nations and races. Through dialogue, we can create a more peaceful and harmonious world.Create Safe Environments
Creating a safe environment leaves an impact that can forge lasting relationships.
Embracing this philosophy, my friend Wes and I decided to take our Dialogue Miles™ experience to the next level – hitting the trails of Ohio for round two. It’s a testament to the idea that sometimes, changing the setting can add a new dimension to an ongoing conversation.
