Several months ago, I recommended author Susan Cain’s TED Talk: “The Power of Introverts.” It struck a deep chord with many people, especially those who are introverts, and gave a greater understanding of their behavior and, in many cases, a … Read the rest
This movie could have been entitled, The Grudge. When loss and tragedy reunite a father and son who have been estranged for years, a deep family rift and secrets unleash a torrent of long-festering resentment and nastiness.
Robert Duval, as … Read the rest
The need to walk on eggshells around someone feels lousy! Whether it’s at the office or at home, the feeling of being on edge or needing to be extremely cautious with someone creates distance, tension and negatively impacts our … Read the rest
I am happy to report that a recent edition of Pacific Coast Business Times featured an article of mine, “Tough talks can help you root out the real problems in your business.” Business owners and managers may find the article particularly useful, … Read the rest
TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan
“If we were less conflict averse, our eyes would see more, our ears would hear more and we would widen and enrich the people and ideas we were prepared to engage with.” Now that’s a … Read the rest