“A good officer always has a pen with them” is one of the first lessons I remember from my time at Naval Officer Candidate School. Since I was fresh from college and pretty confident in my ability to … [Read more...]
Quit Looking for “The” Right Answer
In my work with clients and workshop participants, people often start to tell me about a situation they faced as a leader with something like: “Maybe I didn’t do this right, but…” Then, they generally … [Read more...]
What’s the Problem?
Many people rise to leadership positions because they can solve problems. That was certainly true for me. One of the reasons I quickly moved from an individual contributor role to a supervisory … [Read more...]
My Philosophy For Conflict Resolution
My daughter shared a short poem with me today that struck me with its simplicity and wisdom. While it's not the first time I have seen it, it did resonate strongly with me when she read it. It … [Read more...]
Relate to Your Opponent – A Lesson in Tact
In a conflict, it is often tempting to go on the attack in an effort to make your point. In fact, it's a natural response to a situation you perceive as physically or emotionally threatening in some … [Read more...]
Not Every Question is a Threat
"What religion are you?" The question hung in the air between the two teenagers engaged in a conversation about family rules and expectations. While I do not know this to be true, it appeared to me … [Read more...]
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