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…
Five Signs that Workplace Conflict is Escalating during this time of COVID-19
We are all experiencing an unprecedented period of change and transition in these past few months as we adapt 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…
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…