A few years ago, Dave wrote an article about managing interpersonal conflict after reflecting on both his personal experiences and the experiences of his clients. We continue to get regular requests for this article; people continue resonate with challenge of managing internal dialogue when experiencing tension with others. Here it is again: Taming the Parrot… Read more →
Leadership
Where are our women leaders?
When I saw this article in the Winnipeg Free Press, my first reaction was I’m not surprised. My second reaction was This is totally depressing. “Only 10 per cent of management jobs are held by women. That includes presidents, vice-presidents and those in the so-called C-suite — the chief executive, finance, operating and other officers… Nationally,… Read more →
Mediation and Strong Emotions: If you can’t go there in you, you can’t go there in them
Back in March, after seeing the latest Tarantino flick, Dave posted on dealing with strong emotions. He asked some important questions: Do the darker emotions we fail to recognize and work with in some active way have the potential to sneak up on us unawares and do more damage? And… if that’s true, what… Read more →