I sometimes take unpopular positions. That's part of being a lawyer, but it's also an effective way of learning what is in our blind spots. As I re-read and updated this post again, as I do each year, …
Workplace Dispute Resolution
Are We All a Little Bit Racist?
(Updated from 01/14/2015) The first time I heard about this song and watched the video, I was uncomfortable. I had been taught to reject the stereotypes portrayed, and it was disturbing to see them …
Frequently Asked Questions About Racism in the United States
Racism is not going to disappear on its own. Open and honest discussions with a great deal of third ear listening will be required to make any progress. Here are some of the questions about racism …
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Are You Missing Out on The Great Resignation?
You've probably heard about The Great Resignation. The pandemic has shown many people where they have been simply existing. Many had been waiting for someone or something to give them the great lives …
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Have You Tried…Doing Nothing?
There's a recurring scene in The IT Crowd that many of us can relate to. An employee calls the employer's Information Technology department for tech support, and the technician who answers the phone …
Case Study: Cliff Needed to Fire an Employee and Didn’t Want to Get Sued
“I need to fire an employee and I don't want to get sued.” That's how it began with my client, Cliff. It's how a lot of my clients come to me. It is very uncomfortable for them and a huge conflict. …
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How to Get DIY Conflict Resolution for Free
Not long after I launched the first edition of DIY Conflict Resolution in 2014, I discovered some sites offering copies of the book for free. Below, you'll see why I am not linking to any of them. …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Working with Independent Contractors
Independent contractors and employees are two very distinct types of workers. Employees typically want to go to work for one employer and have that employer take care of the various aspects of running …
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Seven Ways to Start Anything Powerfully
(This post originally appeared on January 9, 2017.) Millions of people were expected to make New Year's Resolutions. Many have probably already broken theirs. Maybe they weren't really that …
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What Would Be Your Big Break?
Too often, I hear people talk about this in vague terms, giving themselves a lifetime of excuses for not yet having the success they want. If some magical thing happened, they would have all they …