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Creating a Conflict-Management Plan

No one likes conflict in the workplace; most of us will go out of our way to avoid it. But here’s the paradox: Conflict…

The Decathlon Leader

I learned very early how important it is to be psychologically young, and as I approach my 75th year, I’m pleased to say that…

The Freedom to Choose Our Attitude in the Workplace

When I first read Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, I was deeply moved by the inner heroism of this extraordinary man, who transformed…

Blowing the Whistle on the Boss: Coaching, Not Refereeing, Your Employees

More than half of U. S. employees said their boss is a referee instead of a coach, according to a recent survey by Development…

Learning About Connection Circles

The topics elementary- and middle-school students today study are complex and often difficult to understand. Seldom is an issue as simple as it appears…

Landmarks for Leaders in Times of Uncertainty and Chaos

All around the world, people are stepping forward in new ways to provide leadership. In many cases, they are not the people in positions…

Facilitating Constructive Meetings

Have you ever dared to count the amount of time you spend in meetings every month? Staff meetings, supervision, board meetings, work groups, strategic…

I Am Your New Neighbor

I have moved to everyone’s neighborhood. No, I am not talking about my spate of real-estate acquisitions or my newfound mastery of time and…

Common Sense Is Not So Common

John, who is 14, and another teenager were passing a football back and forth at youth camp. Since we were inside, and there were…

A Truth from Two Wrens

One September morning, as I sat on the deck, sipping a mug of coffee, listening to morning sounds, and delighting in the coolness that…