Listening to Address Fear
Our society has been in 'fear mode' for many months. The amount of uncertainty and need for safety has been…
The Gifts of Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound opportunities to grow and learn. Sometimes this learning or…
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…
Fairness & Justice
Fairness & Justice Those finding themselves in difficult conflict situations in the workplace often are seeking justice. A definition of justice is the administering…
Mindfulness in Conflict
The term "mindfulness" comes from Eastern spiritual and religious traditions like Zen Buddhism and is becoming increasingly prevalent in business studies in the…