Workplace Mediation: Signs Office Conflict Needs It
Spot the signs conflict needs workplace mediation, from avoidance to repeat issues. Learn the benefits of mediation in the workplace and what to do next.
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Creating Environments for Healthy Workplace Conflict
It seems like a contradiction. Healthy workplace conflict? When have you ever experienced this? But it is possible. Conflict can be diverted away from active and passive forms of aggression to constructive ways to encourage harmless competition between teams; to cultivate helpful discussions to facilitate feedback about an initiative; to mediate between teams in conflict so that new boundaries can
Read moreDe-escalating Christmas Arguments: Calm Responses That Actually Work
Christmas has a unique way of turning small moments into significant emotional experiences. Christmas arguments usually happen when families gather, expectations rise, people are tired, and old patterns resurface at precisely the wrong time. Even the most grounded adult can react quickly to a familiar tone, a long-standing criticism, or a comment that touches an old wound. De-escalation is not
Read moreWhat Triggers Christmas Family Conflict (and how to deal with it)
Christmas can be both wonderful and emotionally draining. You’re suddenly surrounded by the people who knew you at your most vulnerable stage of life; your childhood. It’s no wonder so many adults experience family conflict at Christmas and feel pulled back into old roles they’ve worked hard to outgrow. Christmas isn’t just a date, it’s a ritual. Rituals hold emotional
Read moreHow to Prepare for and Prevent Thanksgiving conflict (and Tricky Family Dynamics)
Thanksgiving can be meaningful, but it can also feel like emotional terrain you need to prepare for. You may already know who will make the first political comment, who will ask intrusive questions or who will dominate the table with their opinions, creating Thanksgiving conflict. As Thanksgiving approaches this week, I want you to know, you don’t have to go
Read moreConflict and Grief: Practical Strategies for Navigating Tensions After Loss
In my last post, I explored the reason conflict and grief often happen together. From inheritance disputes to clashing grieving styles. These tensions are natural, but they can also be overwhelming. In this follow-up, I want to share five practical strategies to help you navigate conflict after loss with more compassion, clarity, and self-care. 1. Name the Grief Beneath the
Read moreWhat to Say to an Estranged Family Member After Years Apart
You’ve been courageous and reached out to an estranged family member after years apart. You’re encouraged by their agreement to talk over the phone or meet in person. But what are you going to say? It’s been so long, there’s a lot to talk about and underlying all of this is the elephant in the room. Do you talk about
Read moreHow to Reconnect with a Family Member After Years of Silence
You want to re-connect with a family member who you haven’t spoken to in years. You’ve gone over what you would say to them a million times but when it comes to making the first step, you just don’t know how to. How do you reach out without opening old wounds? Family estrangements are common and it’s a topic I
Read moreHow to Resolve Conflict with Your Business Partner
It’s so exciting to launch a new business. Those first talks with your business partner inspired you with so many possibilities about the future. Together, you were going to achieve so much. You were going to fulfill your dreams. But you’re struggling to resolve conflict with your business partner over a fundamental decision. There are so many emotional triggers in
Read moreThe Most Common Reasons Founders Fall Out and How to Prevent It
Founders and business partners are among the most innovative, driven people I meet. At the start of their journey, there’s a hopeful buzz — the excitement of building something new, meaningful, and profitable. There’s nothing quite like the energy of a shared vision, mutual ambition, and the hard work that goes into launching a business. But the reality is, running
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