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,...
Are You Becoming a Workplace Bully?

Are You Becoming a Workplace Bully?

3 commonly overlooked signs and what you can do about them.   Unfortunately, the times we are living in have made for some really unhappy, hurting, mean people. Yes, people are commenting more and more about the anger that they or others are experiencing right...
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...
The Heart Is Closing

The Heart Is Closing

Staying open during difficult times   Not one more thing. You can’t take one more thing. The world is coming apart at the seams right in front of your eyes and everybody wants something from you right now. Is that how things are going on in your world? It is in...
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...