This week, while I'm traveling to deliver a Bud to Boss Workshop, I'm reading Wooden on Leadership. I haven't gotten very far into the book yet, and already I find myself swimming in wisdom and … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Conflict is Good or Bad
Not all conflict is bad. In fact some conflict can actually be good. The difference is whether the conflict is constructive or destructive. The challenge is that the emotional energy, body … [Read more...]
Three Actions You Can Take to De-escalate Conflicts
In a previous post on exercising your power of choice to get conflicts under control, I mentioned some specific actions to consider using to de-escalate conflicts. In this post, I'm expanding on … [Read more...]
Group Problem Solving – Give People a Chance to Talk
As I write this post, I am sitting in a hotel room in Anaheim, California preparing to lead a Bud to Boss workshop. In the process of looking over my notes and thinking through the planned events … [Read more...]
Rules Without Relationship Breeds Rebellion
Rules, expectations, and guidelines tell us the limits of our behavior. They help us know what is and is not acceptable in the eyes of the people close to us and within larger groups of … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Lesson: Recognize Redirected Aggression
If you look carefully, you can learn lessons from many everyday events. Yesterday, my daughter, Alexandra, showed one of our cats, Merlin, in our county 4-H fair. Generally, Merlin is the cat … [Read more...]
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