by Lorraine Segal | Jul 18, 2021
Acknowledging Mistakes at Work One of the big issues that creates conflict at work and interfers with harmonious relationships, is many people’s inability to acknowledge their own mistakes. I confess that perfectionism is one of my own shortcomings. I still sometimes...
by Lorraine Segal | Jun 14, 2021
Bystanders can stand up and stop workplace gossip. Gossip is a very common problem at work. People often feel it is a harmless way to connect, but talking about people behind their backs, particularly when it is malicious or discloses personal information workers...
by Lorraine Segal | May 18, 2021
The power of story to shift conflict. The universe is made of stories, not of atoms. — Muriel Rukeyser Understanding your story about a conflict, and how to shift and open up that story, is a powerful force for good in the conflict management work I do with...
by Lorraine Segal | Feb 16, 2021
Shining a light on your shadow spots can help you with conflict. Shadow spot—an area where you cannot see clearly; a tendency to ignore something especially because it is difficult or unpleasant. Almost all humans have shadow spots in thinking and feeling, just as...
by Lorraine Segal | Dec 14, 2020
Conflict management can start as simply saying “hello”. As well as coaching individuals who are embroiled with conflict, I often coach CEOs, HR professionals, executive directors and managers about how they can deal with their employees’ conflict....
