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...]
Keep Moving Forward
As a watch officer on a submarine, I got to “drive the boat.” During my six-hour watch (shift), I led the team that charted course, controlled direction and depth, coordinated atmosphere controls, and … [Read more...]
Assume Benign Intent
My anger was rising. Every time he spoke, I grew more frustrated and irritated. I could feel my blood pressure rising, my face flushing, my lips tightening, and my shoulders hunching forward. I knew … [Read more...]
Bad Boss Scenario: You Should Have Known Better #1
I'm experimenting a bit with video shorts to illustrate situations I have observed in my personal experience or heard about in my work with clients and workshop participants. I'm hoping that short … [Read more...]
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