The Gifts of Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound opportunities to grow and learn. Sometimes this learning or…
Rebuilding Trust – Is it always Possible?
I recently met with several members of a group in conflict. When asking one member what their goal was moving…
The Six Types of Working Relationships
Our relationships in the workplace often reflect how successful we will be in reaching our goals. Directive individuals may feel…
Can Feedback be Successful in Conflict Situations?
Creating a culture of feedback is a phrase I hear more and more in workplaces. This is because each of…
How can we Prepare for a Successful Return to the Office?
We know that the pandemic has created stress and uncertainty for us all over the last year or more. Our…
Will the current polarization in politics be reflected in our workplaces?
As close neighbours to the United States, Canadians are very aware of the political climate and recent conflict incidents that…
Words Create Worlds – A Language of Fairness
“Words create worlds.” I love this quote, though I don´t know who said it originally. It has been attributed to…
Why Empathy will get Workplaces through COVID
Leaders in our current and post COVID reality must focus on cultivating empathy to enable them to engage and support…
Is Dialogue Dead?
Our world seems to be comprised of extremes lately, our weather, our political discourse, our environmental viewpoints. Debate is rampant,…
Is Conflict Resolution about Mindset or Skillset?
Mindset and skillset are often brought to light when discussing effective leadership. Mindset refers to the ideas, belief and attitudes…