A Sandwich I Had No Idea I Was Making

A Sandwich I Had No Idea I Was Making

A return to the conflict of the sandwich generation I had to bring this back because in the last week, I have had three people share that they are struggling with this and I know so many others are trying their best to manage this as well. It’s the day before we...
So Much to Fight About, So Little Time

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

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...
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

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...
Are You Coachable When It Comes To Conflict?

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...
Shifting To The Other Side Of Fear In Conflict

Shifting To The Other Side Of Fear In Conflict

Five Things To Consider   Just look around. Everything that is happening today is fear-based and we’re all caught up in it! Most of us don’t have the patience to deal with those who disagree or “come for us” right now. It is not the time. In fact, over and...