Brook had done everything right. He was highly educated, successful, and respected—until his business partnership dissolved. For many in the "business sandwich generation," a loss like this isn't just …
Conscious Leadership & Strategy
Reflections from the Florida Creativity Conference
If you emailed me late last week, you know I was in Sarasota to lead a conflict resolution workshop at the Florida Creativity Conference (FLCC). I highly recommend you consider attending it next year …
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Can Employers Prohibit Workplace Dating?
DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about sexual harassment and workplace dating. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …
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How High Achievers Avoid Derailing Their Careers with Workplace Conflicts
Dangerous misconceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been derailing careers for years. Occasionally, overzealous professionals inequitably investigated claims and doled out …
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Communication for Conflict Resilient Workplaces
Communication breakdowns happen at work, regardless of your title or experience. Maybe it's caused by conflicting interests in a project or frustration and overwhelm during periods of change. Even the …
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You Probably Can’t Fake It Until You Make It
DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when you overstate your qualifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied …
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How to Deal with Frequent Change
Frequent change is an inevitable part of life, but recently, it feels more frequent and unpredictable than ever. As professionals striving to excel—whether we're licensed professionals, managers, …
How to HAQ Political Conflicts
You might have seen that I went to Capitol Hill, was on the Tradeoffs podcast, and spoke to the Washington Post about my challenges with the Affordable Care Act. Without the Extended Premium Tax …
Ms. Schick Goes to Washington–to Advocate for Small Business Health Insurance
There's an old movie titled Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In it, Jimmy Stewart plays an idealistic youth leader named Jefferson Smith who is unexpectedly appointed to the United States Senate. He …
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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think
Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …
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