Enlightened Leadership: The Power to Create
While working in Canada this year, I spent some time in Quebec City, where I got to walk through the
January 1, 2015
While working in Canada this year, I spent some time in Quebec City, where I got to walk through the
I’m convinced that common sense, curiosity, critical thinking and compassion are becoming a thing of the past. Who in their
If you want to start an argument, just say “Ferguson,” and see what happens. While debating about who is right,
Listening is the single most important communication skill. When people feel “heard” they also feel understood. In personal relationships listening
Drama shows up in three ways: An emotion, a situation and through other people. If you missed the last couple
Drama often shows up as a situation. Situations come in many forms, from a speeding ticket, to an unexpected delay
From a lower level of awareness drama looks like a shark floating between your row boat and the island you
Over the last three weeks I’ve written about several reasons we have relationship problems. If you don’t have authenticity in
There are only four reasons we have relationship problems with anyone. The first is that we do not speak our
It stands to reason that if you aren’t speaking your truth, you probably aren’t setting appropriate boundaries either. Last week
No matter what your relationship, whether it be with a boss, an employee, a co-worker, your spouse or your neighbor,
Happy New Year! If you are like everyone else I know, you are thinking about the year and how you
Self-judgment inhibits effectiveness and efficiency. Self-judgment can be a protective mechanism from the faulty thinking that if I judge myself
The language of justification is very subtle therefore difficult to identify and address. Justification is talking about why you can’t
As Dr. Phil would say, “you can’t fix what you don’t acknowledge.” As a consultant, I continue to learn how
I talk about blind spots in my book, Stop Workplace Drama via the Johari Window—those things about us that others
Authentic leaders are straight shooters, but straight shooters are not always authentic leaders.
From my experience, those in the
You are the rescuer, and when you rescue, you contribute to the drama and workplace conflict.