On Monday, I offered Three Tips for Heading Off Conflicts Before They Start. My third tip was to work to ensure open lines of communication. In situations where you work closely with people over a … [Read more...]
Fix the Problem
Yesterday, my wife had an interchange with my oldest daughter that did not go very well. I only heard part of it, but I heard enough to know that they experienced a brief conflict. As I took my … [Read more...]
Be Careful What You Assume
Once again, an interaction with one of my daughters taught me a conflict resolution lesson. I drive my kids to school on most mornings that I am not on the road. I like the uninterrupted time with … [Read more...]
Using an “Apologetic Attitude” When Confronting Others
Conflicts with supervisors or people in positions of authority seem to come up frequently in my work. People often ask me how to confront their supervisor or manager to address frustrations and … [Read more...]
A Legacy of Leadership
He was born in 1917. As the oldest son of a west Texas farmer, he became the man of the family at 17 when his father died. He raised his younger sister, took care of his mother, and married his … [Read more...]
Beware of Labels
No one would talk so much in society, if he only knew how often he misunderstands others. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832, German playwright/poet When dictators come to power, they often use … [Read more...]
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