Whether you are trying to resolve a conflict, coach an employee, or correct your child's behavior; you have to wrestle with your real goals. You have to ask yourself, "Do I want compliance or … [Read more...]
Applying the DISC Model: Breaking Through A Common Frustration
Today, I led a DISC communication skills workshop that ended with a role-play exercise to allow participants the opportunity to practice the skills we had been discussing. For many of the people in … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Tips: The Power of Patience
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post in the ABC's of Life series on forgiveness. Today, I got a comment from Aled Davies with a link to a post on his blog about 5 Steps to Forgiveness. I really liked … [Read more...]
Conflict Prevention: Just Fix the Problem
I am not always "on my game." Teaching conflict resolution, problem solving, interaction dynamics, and leadership skills does not make me perfect at applying them. It does make me aware, and that … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Tips: Don’t Assume You Know What Someone Will Do
Have you ever seen or been involved in a conflict conversation where one person said: "I knew that you were going to say that!" If you have, you probably noticed that the conflict intensity … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Forgive
While forgiving often seems like something that you do for others, it is, in reality, something you do for yourself. Forgiving benefits the person who receives forgiveness, and it benefits the … [Read more...]
The Secret to Mastery is in the Transitions
I'm sitting in an airline lounge at LAX, and I'm reflecting a bit on my week as I wait to board a red-eye flight back to Indianapolis. I just finished co-facilitating a single day training session … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Doing and Mastering
A few months ago, I bought a guitar and started the process of learning to play. A few days ago, I wrote a post about what my motivation to purchase a guitar can teach leaders of all kinds. Today, … [Read more...]
Learning to Embrace Messiness
Sometimes, life gets messy — as shown by the picture of the living area in my home this morning. When I first walked through this area on my way to get a cup of coffee and some breakfast, I felt a … [Read more...]
Employee Motivation Tips: The Why Matters
There are two musical instruments I would like to play. One is the saxophone and the other is the guitar. When I was in the fifth grade, my parents placed an order to rent a saxophone for the … [Read more...]
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