We generally find conflict whenever there’s a clash of differing perspectives accompanied by strong emotions. Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, whether with a romantic partner, friend, sibling, colleague, or co-worker. As common as conflicts are, it’s just as common…
In your day-to-day interactions with those most important to you, how often do you find yourself letting your emotions get the best of you? When this happens, you might feel stuck. You might have said something or done something that…
One of the most important life skills is knowing how to navigate difficult conversations. After all, the way we approach these conversations can make or break any relationship, whether professional or personal. Difficult conversations might include: Approaching an employee or…
Anger is a basic human emotion. But anger can easily become toxic to our health and damaging to our relationships unless it is effectively managed and healthily communicated. Most of us lack these critical skills. But the good news is…
When we accept that conflict is a part of life, we can move into learning to manage it, or ideally, transform it in a way that brings us closer in our important family and business relationships. Conflict generally happens when…
As human beings, we crave love and connection with others. As scientific research shows, social connection and relationships are essential human needs that improve our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We feel personal connection when we have shared experiences,…
When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl Challenges are part of life. We are constantly being hit with new challenges that take many different forms: Difficult people. Losing a job. Marital difficulties and divorce. Sometimes…
Social connection is an essential human need. According to research professor and best-selling author, Brené Brown, at the root of our desires for money, power, fame, beauty, or eternal youth is a need to belong, to be accepted, to connect…
As human beings, we crave love and connection with others. As global pandemic restrictions and social distancing approach the one-year mark, maintaining that essential connection requires focus and effort. We are not currently able to participate in group activities like…
Whether we know it or not, we’re negotiating all the time – from business partners, vendors, investors, and employees to spouses, or kids, or other family members. Negotiation is essentially the process by which we reach agreements. The most successful…
