Discover Character and Build Community
Discovering character while building community. What an inspirational idea. Tonight in Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia and Outward Bound are announcing... Read More
Does Your Organization Have a Conflict Resolution Officer?
If someone at your office comes to work every day with a resentment against their supervisor, do they have a private way... Read More
Getting Triggered? Reassess, Listen, and Reflect
A wise man once said to me: Be grateful when times are good and graceful when times are bad.” Despite my tendency... Read More
Do You Work With Someone Difficult
Here is a sneak peak of my Master Class for this Friday’s Millennial Leadership Summit in Philadelphia: How many of you work... Read More
Teachers and Passionate Parents, Part 2
John Wooden said, “Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers.” We might presume, then, that good teachers are effective leaders—of young... Read More
Teachers: How Do You Deal With Those Passionate Parents
Teachers, you are trained and steeped in working with young people. Your passion is furthering the educational journey of those who come... Read More
Tip For Holiday Success: Use the B-E-D Method
Blame Nobody Expect Nothing Do Something These words, attributed to former NFL Coach Bill Parcells, come in handy this time of year. ... Read More
Core Conflict Skills are Core Leadership Skills
Embrace transparency. Create a culture of empathy. Be creative. These are tried and true dispute resolution tools. As a mediator and a... Read More
How to Deal with Politics on Thanksgiving
We will sit together at tables and in living rooms on Thursday. We will be filled with emotions ranging from contempt to... Read More
Cultivated Support is the Best Way to “Manage Up”
“You are the CEO of your own development and chief marketing officer of your personal brand.” So say Peter Coleman and Rob... Read More