The Power of The Pause

The Power of The Pause

Why you need to try it now.   “If I had just taken the time to think before I spoke.” How many times have you said that to yourself? Maybe it was after saying something regretful or after not knowing what to say until 20 minutes after the person ended the...
The Power of Silence

The Power of Silence

Shhhh… you can make this work for you.   I have been working with two powerful techniques lately and I have to say ya’ll, they have been working for me!!! I am a talker. Growing up, I received lots of feedback about that in all forms, comments, criticism,...
It’s About Access

It’s About Access

You know I have to say something. The Supreme Court’s recent decision on Affirmative action can’t go unanswered by The Conflict Closer. It’s about access and righting historical wrongs and harm. If you don’t know how many centuries of historical harm then you need to...
When It Comes to Conflict – Be Like Water

When It Comes to Conflict – Be Like Water

“Be like water. Adjust to the object and you will find your way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Be like water, my friend.”  – Bruce Lee I am a HUGE Bruce Lee fan, but when I first read this 25...
They Hear What You’re Putting Down

They Hear What You’re Putting Down

Feedback vs. Criticism, lines crossed   It is a cry I have heard far too often over the last couple of years. “It is difficult to manage millennials, they hear feedback as criticism and are always taking everything personally.” What’s interesting about this to me...
The Difference

The Difference

The devastating time in my life that led to Breaking Culture   “In the Spring of 1993, I was diagnosed with infertility. My tubes were damaged and needed to be repaired, this diagnosis was devastating. It was unexpected, unfair, and unimaginable, and a few more...