THE BLOG

So Much to Fight About, So Little Time
I recognize that this holiday is ripe for conflict just on the fact that we are choosing to celebrate a holiday that for many Native Americans/American Indians is noted as a celebration of the slaughter of their ancestors. This may be a topic of conversation for you...

Lead In the Times of Difficult Conversations
Leading Through Turbulent Times Means Running Toward Conflict Yes, the way out is back through. The truth about conflict is: Most of us don't like it, want nothing to do with it, and some of us even run from it. But, conflict is really about communicating, and as a...

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
It’s not easy, but you can do it. Here's a dangerous phrase, “Let's just agree to disagree.” I can feel you disagreeing with me already about this. But stay with me. Why is it dangerous? Because most of us don't know how to disagree. We are simply not taught...

Are You Coachable When It Comes To Conflict?
I spent some time watching a scene play out in a company I was about to start consulting for. One person was clearly agitated and complaining way too loudly about a co-worker to another colleague. The colleague was trying to explain their perception of what had taken...

When My Words Fail
Turning to others for peace of mind. We are in trouble. We have been heading toward self-destruction for a long time and now... My words aren't flowing right now so I am turning to others. Click the songs below to listen and enjoy them. Imagine by John Lennon...