Five things NOT to do in a conflict at work
It’s inevitable. You’re going to have conflicts at work. Most of the time they are minor issues – differences of opinion, low stakes disagreements, and misunderstandings. But there are times when the conflicts are significant. It may be that there is a lot at stake....
What if everything were rigged in your favor?
“Live life as if everything were rigged in your favor.” ~Rumi I was talking to a client recently. He was detailing a situation that had occurred in his recent team meeting, and how he was certain that one of his colleagues was out to sabotage his most recent project....
How (and why) to make the best of your obstacles
“You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals.” ~Booker T. Washington It would be nice if it were always easy to reach our goals. It would be great if nothing stood in our way, and if we accomplished...
Four ways to turn your stumbling blocks into stepping stones
“One of the secrets in life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.” ~Jack Penn Life throws stuff at us. Things get in our way, or don’t go our way. Projects don’t work out. Relationships go sour. Life gets hard. But as they say,...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6