THE BLOG

Talking to the Parents/Caregivers Now
Leaders, there are some lessons here for you too. Parenting is not a science even with all of the advice, books, workshops, guides, and formulas we are often figuring it out as we go. Whether we know what we are doing or not there are many things happening...

Need a New Approach to Conflict?
It's all about the Con We all know that the word Conflict alone projects negativity for the majority of us, especially as leaders and parents. Even though we know that conflict managed well can be productive, healthy and even transformational. Nobody, and I...

Breaking Culture: 3 Things I’ve Learned. Why Is Everybody Looking Down?
1. Respect, we all agree? Respect is a funny thing. Whenever I deliver a workshop, webinar, or talk and we get to the place where we briefly pause to make community agreements together, respect hits the board quickly. Then I get what I call the “Amen Chorus”, everyone...

Why the Construct of Conflict is Hurtful to Culture
Five things to remember in order to begin to address it We all know that the word Conflict projects negativity for the majority of us, even though we are aware that conflict managed well can be productive, healthy, and even transformational. What most people...

It’s the Little Things In Conflict
How are you doing with the little things? You know, the day-to-day “little” conflicts that we all experience. Walking down the street someone is walking toward you texting, looking down at their phone, never looking up, yet still walking toward you. Do you step out of...