Organizational Growth & Performance

When We Make Conflict Worse Than It Needs To Be

Today, someone posted a snarky comment in response to an article I wrote and published. The comment was from someone…

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It Ain’t About Chemistry: The Primary Sources of Conflict

Why all Workplace Conflict isn’t the Same When it comes to conflict in the workplace, the most common interpretation I…

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The Christmas Gift We All Need

Getting in the “holiday spirit” is not something that feels natural to me. I don’t tend to notice the holidays…

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How I’m Creating a “Wonderful Day”

I began this morning in a funky mood. I felt awash in a soupy mix of toxic emotions. At first,…

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How To De-Stress the Holidays So You Can Enjoy Peace

In the past, I experienced an extreme amount of stress during this time of year. This level of stress would…

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No One Cares That You’re Busy!

Are You Doing What Needs To Be Done? How to accomplish more in less time and with less effort My…

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How to Finish Your Year Strong

In high school I competed in track and field. One of my events was the 300-meter hurdles. Many consider this…

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Five Ways to Take the Mystery Out of Mentoring

My life has been blessed with many mentors. In high school my principal, Mr. Wangaard, took me under his wing,…

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Why Would Anyone Follow You?

How to Become a Servant Leader Take a moment: think of the word “leader.” List five words or short phrases…

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Four Steps for Making Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty

All climbers face fear. Whether pursuing a peak, climbing a rock wall or ascending a waterfall there is always the…

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