Would you be surprised to learn that guilt and shame are not the same? They are, indeed, different. And, the importance of understanding that difference enables us to appropriately address and deal with “guilty” thoughts and feelings and to reject … Read the rest
A recent presentation with several colleagues at a training retreat in Toronto for professional mediators opened my eyes to something I had not really thought about before. It was fascinating.
Most of the mediators were lawyers who have tired of, … Read the rest
Author-Researcher Brené Brown’s abiding interest in the subject of “trust” was heightened by an experience her daughter Ellen had at school when a friend betrayed her trust.
Speaking at a UCLA-based Oprah Winfrey Super Soul Session, Brown used a marble … Read the rest
It’s startling to experience a sudden burst of intense emotion. It often feels like anger! Where did it come from? What’s it about?
It could be from unfairness, injustice or humiliation — all justified causes of anger. However, anger is often … Read the rest
Have you ever been on the losing end of nepotism? Or lost a position or promotion, that you believe you have earned, to a less-qualified person or co-worker?
Has a friend or professional colleague manipulated or lied publicly about you … Read the rest