Conflict in amateur sports is on everyone’s minds these days. New stories and video clips of escalating tensions between hockey parents, coaches and refs are popping up every few days. Conversations about Saturday’s on-ice conflict at the Southdale arena speculate: Who is at fault? Who is the victim? What is Hockey Manitoba’s role? How will… Read more →
Kalyn Falk’s Book Launch
We are proud to promote Kalyn Falk’s new book: Kalyn Falk (married to FS Partner David Falk) throws open the doors into the world they share with their autistic son, Noah. While she is frank about experiencing the darkness of grief and worry, her story is remarkable for exposing the laughter, the deep connection with… Read more →
Preparing for that difficult conversation
In this short video, British mediator Aled Davis helps us assess whether that difficult conversation is worth having or whether we should “let sleeping dogs lie”. He suggests three screens to think about when trying to decide if we should let it go or courageously risk that difficult conversation: 1. Pay attention to your… Read more →
Resolving a disagreement
Understanding your disagreement, i.e. what the disagreement is really about, is just the first step to resolution. Diagnosing your disagreement is about uncovering what is really important to you regarding the issue in contention. Once you can articulate your underlying needs, fears, wants, concerns, hopes, etc. you will likely be much more successful in coming… Read more →
Diagnosing a disagreement
What is surface disagreement, jagged peaks of icebergs facing off with each other, beneath may be joined when we have eyes to see. –Tilden Edwards One of the keys to conflict resolution, especially in complex disagreements, is the identification of the interests of each party. Shifting from positions to interests is crucial for… Read more →
8 keys to inspirational leadership
Exceptional leaders connect with others. Meghan Biro, regular contributor to Forbes magazine, says that the “ability to reach people in a way that transcends the intellectual and rational is the mark of a great leader”. In this short article, she suggests 8 characteristics that allow leaders to shine: 1. Emotional intelligence 2. Continuous learning 3. Ability… Read more →