Leaders today are squeezed in what I call the "business sandwich crisis." If you advise employers or hold management duties in a law firm, you know what I'm talking about. Workplace disputes have …
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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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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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Six Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Job
Maintaining a good job can be quite challenging, especially when you find yourself navigating difficult situations such as workplace complaints or changes in management. It's important to understand …
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How Can Employees Address Power Imbalances in Workplace Conflicts?
Workplace conflict is tough enough, but when there’s a power imbalance (whether real or perceived), it can feel overwhelming. I’ve seen it time and again: employees feel powerless against management, …
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How to Resolve Workplace Disputes Without Going to Court
Employers and employees alike are exhausted by the inefficiency and stress of traditional court battles to resolve workplace disputes. These conflicts, often underestimated in their impact, can lead …
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Navigating Conflict: When to Consider a Mediator
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of types of conflict that might be appropriate for mediation. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice …
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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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Do You Want Equality or Control?
A client reminded me this week that the United Nations was concerned about increasing acts of racism in the United States and Europe back in 2017. I was the Main Representative to the UN for a …