Habit and Conflict

Habit and Conflict

Habit and Conflict Do your habits affect how you experience and deal with conflict?  The short answer—yes! Our habits, for better or worse, are part of what makes us human. And they can make life easier. When I stumble into my kitchen in the early morning, half awake,...
Trigger Stacking and Conflict

Trigger Stacking and Conflict

Trigger stacking and conflict. A series of emotional triggers can set off even the most centered person! The role of emotional triggers in conflict. I have frequently taught about and coached people through emotional triggers, also called hot buttons.  When something...
Good Leaders Navigate Conflict Skillfully

Good Leaders Navigate Conflict Skillfully

Good leaders navigate conflict skillfully. When I first began coaching managers, team leads, HR professionals and C Suite professionals, my focus was completely on helping them building skills to understand and navigate conflict and improve communication when things...
Love Yourself and Don’t Be a Jerk

Love Yourself and Don’t Be a Jerk

Love yourself and don’t be a jerk is good advice for any conflict. Why? While I want my clients to see their contribution, to own their part in any problematic situation, self-blame doesn’t help you do this in any effective way. It actually makes you more likely to be...