Challenging Team or Group? The 5 Team Dysfunctions with Ideas to Build Trust | by Julia Menard Reading Time: 4 min If you work with teams, Patrick Lencioni's book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a 'must read'. Lencioni begins by saying that the root cause, and foundational reason, for any dysfunctional team—is... Read More...
THINK Acronym for Kinder and More Effective Communications (Infographic) Reading Time: Less than 1 min This THINK acronym and infographic helps us communicate more kindly with others. Originally the THINK acronym was created to help reduce online bullying (to be used before posting something on Social Media),... Read More...
5 Terrific Conflict Tips to Make "Difficult Conversations" Easier and Less Stressful! Reading Time: Less than 1 min It's holiday season, and we're all likely to be spending more time with our nearest and dearest. Which can be challenging - old issues raise their heads and new ones crop up. This month we're sharing 5... Read More...
Healthy Conflicts: What's Underneath the Anger Costume? By Julia Menard Reading Time: 3 min 30 sec Gabor Mate in his book "When the Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress" says, "I am greatly empowered without harming anyone if I permit myself to experience anger and to contemplate what may have... Read More...
5 Helpful Strategies & Resources to Manage Conflict in Groups and Teams | by Jennifer Britton Reading Time: 4 min Every time we bring more than one person together there's the potential for conflict. So against the backdrop of group and team coaching, it's likely we'll come across conflict in our work. Conflict is... Read More...
The Top 5 Blocks to Connection with Others in Conflict Situations | By Julia Menard Reading Time: 4 min In my work as a mediator and conflict coach, what touches my heart the most is the way so many of us want a deeper connection with others, but can't seem to find it. Bronnie Ware, a palliative care... Read More...
The Assumption Iceberg: A Powerful Model to Ease Difficult Conversations | Plus 5 Conflict Tips Reading Time: 4 min 10 sec The Assumption Iceberg Conflict in life is inevitable, whether it's how much we spend on the kids, what solution is chosen at work or returning an appliance to the store. These conflict tips - and the... Read More...
BOOK REVIEW: "Difficult Conversations" by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen Reading Time: less than 1 min ? "Difficult Conversations - How to discuss what matters most" by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen In business and life we often avoid difficult conversations. Have you ever avoided: Asking... Read More...