We External Processors
Some of us are external processors: we don’t know what we think until we hear ourselves say it. We are very good […]
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Think about, “How will everyone win in this situation?”
Feel Good Despite
Have you noticed how others can set our mood? If another person is having a bad day, we can take it on, […]
You Can’t Solve Team Conflicts
We have all seen conflict arise between team members. In many cases, resolution is quick. Sometimes, though, the conflict gets personal. The […]
Over-communicate Your Win-Win Intent
When you notice another person resisting you–actively or passively–it could be because they are not convinced that you are committed to a […]
The Dance of Distrust
Where there is trouble in your organization, there is distrust. Where there is distrust, trouble is right around the corner. The dance […]
Other People’s Poor Behavior
We often fall into the trap of making up stories to explain other people’s poor behavior. Here is a small sampling: “He […]
Differences and Leadership
“All people are equal because they are born and die in the same way. You can only be rich if you gather […]
No One Wants To Be Told
You can tell others, “Do this,” and receive something between reluctant compliance and outright resistance in return. No one wants to be […]
We Do Not Need More “Do”
We and our organizations are so often in a rut of doing. Do, do, do. Yes, people tell us we need to […]
Road to Success
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the best roads to success in business are named Battle, Struggle, and Competition. You are better […]