Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
Business success requires a team of people who support your vision and goals. Once you assemble your dream team, employee retention is crucial. After more than 20 years resolving workplace disputes as …
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In today's complex business landscape, leaders are frequently expected to speak out about behaviors of people, groups, and governments they have no control over. Presumed to have great power and …
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role is both challenging and rewarding. In their book, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest, three McKinsey & Company …
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be both enlightening and challenging. In this reflection, I delve into the complexities of conflicts arising from my involvement in discrimination claims, …
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In some form, most employers say they want to align employee wants and needs with those of the business. They want to function as partners or teammates. Achieving mutual satisfaction, however, can be …
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Workplace disengagement is frustrating for employers, employees, and the people around them. New employees are usually enthusiastic and look forward to earning fair pay for good work, and they want to …
Fostering empathy is not just a good and noble practice in workplaces; it's a strategic necessity. A holistic employment attorney and mediator, for decades, I have seen the profound impact empathy can …
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When I spoke to David Rodeck for the Senior Executive article, we talked a lot about budgets for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As is often the case with interviews, much of what we …
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Licensed professionals in areas such as law, funeral services, and social work, are expected to be empathetic, understanding, and culturally sensitive. Supporting a diverse workplace and an inclusive …
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Severing professional relationships with someone we've demonized can make us feel heroic. But feeling the need to separate from someone well-intentioned can make us feel like the self-absorbed jerks. …
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