How to Trigger Cooperation – Not Defensiveness

How to Trigger Cooperation – Not Defensiveness

Conflict is inevitable, in even the very best workplaces and relationships. Some people, however, seem to engage in conflict and confrontation with more confidence and with less escalation. Here are are few tips to help you do the same. Q- TIP!   Quit taking it...
Is Lack of Conflict Stalling Your Career?

Is Lack of Conflict Stalling Your Career?

Conflict is inevitable in even the best workplaces. When people see things differently, have competing agendas, or are not in total accord regard decisions, conflict occurs. While is conflict inevitable, it is not necessarily bad. Healthy conflict can create better...
When Name Calling Works

When Name Calling Works

Keys for Better Self-Talk During Emotionally Charged Situations Key#3 (part 3 of 3) Have you ever tried to calm yourself down in an emotionally charged situation by using self-talk such as “I am calm” or “I am patient?” If so, great job! That means you are using key...
How to Talk to Yourself – And Believe It!

How to Talk to Yourself – And Believe It!

Keys for Better Self-Talk During Emotionally Charged Situations Key #2 (part 2 of 3) In a previous post we learned that self-talk during emotionally charged situations is more effective if you plant the desired behavior (I am calm) in your mind instead of the...
Self-Talk for Emotional Control

Self-Talk for Emotional Control

Key #1 (part 1 of 3) We all tend to talk to ourselves, especially during emotionally charged situations. If you are looking to stay more calm, cool, and collected during emotionally charged situations, your self-talk can be a great tool if it fits a few key criteria....
The Worst Communication Advice We’ve Ever Heard

The Worst Communication Advice We’ve Ever Heard

As a leader, you’ve likely been to countless workshops, read numerous books, and accepted sage advice from mentors. Some of it fabulous, some not. The worst communication advice that I hear and read over and over again is that leaders, for the sake of transparency and...