Brainstorming Session

1. Catching Ed's idea and combining it with Mary's.
2. Stirring in Carlos's concerns.
3. Noting Ellen's hesitation and getting her to speak up.
4. Shifting gears when we are agreeing too quickly.
5. Sensing when the topic can be transformed into an action or postponed for further study.
6. Calling on resources we have but have not considered or used.
7. Watching.
8. Watching.
9. Keeping from shooting down a point with a word or a raised eyebrow.
10. And always tapping into craziness; that beautiful and creative craziness.