Conflict
Stop seeing opponents where you have allies
We’re very good at finding someone to blame, even if it’s no one’s fault. That leads to more harm and conflict. Here’s why, and what to do instead.
Uncategorized
Fixing “I don’t trust my team” with passive voice
“I don’t trust my team with this decision” becomes “I don’t trust my team.” Here’s one easy linguistic trick to reframe the question and avoid bad decisions.
Life
My approach to caregiver coaching in 30 minutes
In my interview with High Velocity Radio, we laid out the mindset and skills needed to succeed when caring for a family member. Worth 30 minutes of your day.
Life
Enjoying the maze, not just the treat – the 90/30 rule
If your happiness is only about getting the treat at the end, you’re going to have a frustrating life. Enjoy the maze along the way.
Burnout
Fill the Emptiness with Intentional Nothing
Physical and mental white space are necessary for resilience and balance. Here’s how I accidentally created some in my life, literally.
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Personal Pride Week – Look How Far We’ve Come
A wedding, a class, a building, a commitment… living in the moment and looking to the future. Plus, some pictures from my week of travel.
Life
Expand your perspective by questioning what you know
Lifelong learning is about challenging your beliefs through gathering new knowledge and wisdom. Here are four ways to do that. And why you should.
Communication
You’re not as good at understanding people as you think
We are far worse at understanding people close to us than we think. Our default prediction engine runs on bias and belief; here’s how to re-tune yours.
Life
The identity dissonance of reinventing yourself
Identity dissonance happens when you reinvent yourself. Here are three strategies to keep moving forward, even when the world tries to drag you back.
Burnout
Creativity is an anti-burnout tool
Creativity is an antidote to burnout. You are not fuel for the economy! Here are tips for using creativity to overcome burnout. Plus, my podcast interview.