THE BLOG

What’s Really Going On Here?
Responding from the Inside Out As we return to the office or hybrid work situations, there are a lot of things that leaders are expected to handle. With the heightened anxiety that all of us are feeling, new challenges greet you, but many of you are still...

7 Ways to Spot Potential Conflict Starters
You know who I’m talking about. 1. Too Perfect While it is true that you are looking for the “perfect” candidate to add to your company, there is such a thing as too perfect. You know what I am talking about. There just doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with...

What Is Wrong With You – When Difficult People Continue to Be Difficult
You know who I am talking about, in fact their face popped into your mind as soon as you read the headline. Maybe it’s your boss or a parent, the people in power in your life. That face that flashed in front of your eyes may be...

The Conflict Resolution Skill That Is Most Underdeveloped
Do you have it? So, I’m walking into my eldest son’s school. It’s the first time that I decide to bring his baby brother in his stroller. I approach the stairs and lift him in the stroller in order to carry him up a full flight of stairs. I hear myself complaining...

Simply Said… My Thoughts On Conflict Over the Years
“If you aren’t productively handling the conflicts in your life, you are creating more of the very thing that you claim you do not want.” “Most leaders forget that your team is not just resources; they are people with skills, talents, lives and feelings.” “We...