THE BLOG

Delivering a Clear, Honest Message
Even when you don’t want to. In observing Juneteenth here in the USA, I reflected on a few things that led me to think about the way most of us communicate. If we can prolong a difficult message, we will, especially if it means admitting our own fault. You all...

Being Nice to Others Is Never Going to Dismantle Racism
Your Invitation to actively do something about racism is here. I’m going to be straight with you right now. I think I’m always someone who tries to tell it like it is, I got it honestly from my mom. Today though, I have to say, that the current condition of the...

Time For Our Annual Soul Search On Conflict
Buffalo, Texas, Philadelphia, Tennessee, this is all about the fact that from the smallest disagreement to the largest most difficult conversation, we are HORRIBLE at engaging in, managing and resolving conflicts. It’s back to the basics folks. I have to take you...

This Is No Joking Matter
Five ways for leaders to create emotional safety We’ve all experienced joking in the workplace. We’ve enjoyed the good use of humor when it is something that everyone is in on and is not at anyone’s expense. We’ve also been in a room during the uncomfortable or...

These Are Just Jokes Folks
What’s too far and how do we handle it? Leadership Questions Okay, so, you are probably already tired of talking about it, but there are some really good questions and lessons rising up out of the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident. So, I’m just going to continue the...