Respectful Workplace Continuums
When I’m working in organizations I’m often asked if behaviours are crossing the line or if people are bullying others. …
Addressing Workplace Harassment & Violence is a High Priority
In 2017 the Ontario Ministry of Labour shared their top 10 list of health and safety violations - violence and…
The Gifts of Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound opportunities to grow and learn. Sometimes this or other…
The most important Leadership Tool – Listening!
I was recently reminded of an online course that I took part in through MIT. Otto Scharmer, a colleague of Peter…
Gratitude for 2018 Workplaces
In a recent newsletter from a colleague of mine there was a reminder that gratitude is a powerful mindset that…
Managing Workplace Bullying
I have been involved in many conversations of late regarding the issue of managing workplace bullying. A luncheon sponsored by…
Those Dreaded Emotions
Some people think emotions should not be displayed in the workplace. We are not robots and come to the workplace…
Fostering Circle at Work
I’ve just completed an on-line training session in The Circle Way, a method of safely sharing thoughts and ideas and…
Justice in the Workplace – A Positive Way Forward
The #metoo movement and the provincial and federal government’s new bills addressing harassment and psychological health and safety has created…
Nine Strategies for Managing Conflict
Conflict happens in all workplaces and is needed to reach creative solutions. It’s the conflict that is avoided or not…