I often hear leaders bemoan the fact that their employees are simply not willing to engage in mediation as an option for addressing difficult workplace dynamics. That the door is closed before it has even properly been opened. The idea of mediation can be extremely anxiety-provoking – especially when past conversations have been difficult and when… Read more →
Conflict
Social Discipline Window
It can be our strengths not our weaknesses that often get us into trouble…
Take a look at this chart below and pick one or two archetypes that best describes you. You may find a little bit of yourself in all four, try your best to pick one or two that stands out. Excellent. Now, take a look at this second chart: When we are… Read more →
Ferdinand: An Unexpected Learning
This past Friday was a “no school” day, so I booked the afternoon off and took my son Noah out to a movie. Now Noah is a delightful 19-year-old on the autism spectrum who is into animated movies in a big way. I am talking about watching them 100’s of times. The amount of Toy… Read more →
Differences + Tension
Defining Conflict “One of my colleagues (Dave Dyck) likes to say that conflict is ‘differences plus tension’. (I like to say it now, too.) Think about this. If we accept this basic idea, how might that change things?” Communication & Conflict An interesting online dialogue recently began after my colleague, Sandy Koop Harder, posted the… Read more →
10 Actions for Peace
With the year wrapping up and the holiday season well nigh, I have found myself falling prey to getting caught up in the “busy”. I know better too! Worrying about “all the things that need to be done” is a trap I set for myself and takes away from enjoying the time spent in… Read more →