Check Your Intimacy Rating

Check Your Intimacy Rating

Consider these things to get closer to conflict.   What am I suggesting that you do??? “At this point in history, there is really no escaping conflict anymore. Yes, most of us are avoiders, but we are running out of ways to avoid confronting conflict...
Navigating the Edge

Navigating the Edge

Happy Juneteenth!   Cultivating Compassion In Times of Crisis   It happened in 2020, I was on the phone with my sister. We talked several times a day during this time of grief, the pandemic, and my not feeling well. We are very close, but that is not to say...
I’m Trying Something New

I’m Trying Something New

You’re welcome to give it a shot.   Recently, I contacted a friend to tell them about an internal experience I had. I knew that they were concerned about me and I just wanted to share what I was going through. Immediately after I shared, they started asking...
The Body Speaks – Are You Listening?

The Body Speaks – Are You Listening?

I wasn’t.   Her body language said so much. I could see the discomfort long before it was her turn to speak. Twisting uncomfortably in her chair, a frown appearing, disappearing and reappearing. I had the feeling that her palms were sweaty, eyes looking down a...
Talking to the Parents/Caregivers Now

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?

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...