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...]
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...]
Being Too Nice Can Hurt You
A few weeks ago, I read an interesting article titled On the Job, Nice Guys May Finish Last. The title immediately caught my attention, and I had to take a look. In reading the article, I saw an … [Read more...]
A DISC Model Question You Should Ask of Yourself
A Question to Ask of Yourself: How do I better control myself? I often hear people ask questions about the DISC model that indicate a desire to use the model to somehow change others. Rather … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Techniques: Question Your Assumptions
As I read about, study, and work to apply effective conflict resolution techniques, I see one common and overwhelming problem develop in workplaces, families, and social organizations. I see the same … [Read more...]
Why You Might Eventually Do Something You Don’t Want to Do…
... And What You Can Do About It Have you ever told yourself that you wouldn't do something? Maybe you said you wouldn't eat too much at a party. Maybe you told yourself that you wouldn't speak too … [Read more...]
