Positive Questions Lead to Positive Change
There has been a lot of change in the last year or so with lay-offs and restructuring in Alberta organizations.…
Hunkering Down and Cutting Back – Where is the Fairness?
Here in Alberta we are confronting a new possible normal…in 2 to 3 years back to oil at $45/barrel? We…
Rising Strong in Conflict
An amazing colleague of ours, Jenn Lofgren presented a full day workshop last week focused on Brene Brown’s latest work…
Helpless & Powerless in Conflict
We are often the ones asking the questions. Michelle had the tables turned on her last week when she was…
The Power of Vulnerability in Conflict
If you are not among the 4,177,585 million people who have watched Dr. Brené Brown’s 20 minute TEDx talk…
Shifting Paradigms to Address ‘Difficult People’
I previously wrote a posting regarding labeling people as a 'bully' and my reaction when I hear this word used…
Conflict & Leadership
As on-going change and a threatened economy become a dominant reality in Calgary and beyond, the opportunities for conflict multiply.…
Conflict & Storytelling
Marjorie and I use the above Droodle drawings in workshops to help others see new perspectives. Roger Price drew the original Droodles…
Conflict & Harassment
Jian Ghomeshi, Liberal MP’s; there has been much in the news these days about workplace sexual harassment. Most employers strive…
Conflict & Thanks
Most people I know would not think about the benefits of conflict or even want to give thanks for it.…