Paws For Thought - What Our Pets Can Teach Us

 

Humans Can Get Spectacularly Wound UP In Their Conflicts

 Meanwhile, our pets are living their best lives without reading a single self-help book. What can we learn from these life experts who are sharing our homes?

How to Diagnose a Conflict

 When conflict occurs, diagnosing it right is your first smart move! Why? Because you can’t solve what you don’t understand.

AND ~~ Here's a free worksheet to use for the next time you need to diagnose a conflict!

https://pxl.to/conflictdiagnosisworksheet

 

Why Your "Good" Meetings Aren't Good Enough (Yet!)

The Art of Leading Meetings That Move  People From Where They Are Today to Where They Need to be Tomorrow

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"Great facilitators don't just manage meetings—they create opportunities for change."  - Mike

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What To Do When Both Sides Are Right But They’re Still Fighting

 

What To Do When Both Sides Are Right But They’re Still Fighting 

A Simple Guide to Balancing Opposites at Work (and in Life)

"Life's toughest choices aren't between right and wrong—they're between right and right. When you find yourself in a tug-of-war where both sides have a point, don't pick a winner; build a better rope to connect them."  - Mike

Why Meeting Guidelines Only Work If You Do This First

Why Good Meeting Guidelines
Should Be More Than a Poster

Transform meetings from passive participation to active commitment – why your team should co-create 'Good Meetings Guidelines.'

"A team that crafts their own meeting guidelines isn't just setting rules—they're weaving mutual respect into the fabric of how they work together. - Mike

When Trust is a Problem in Your Meetings

When Trust is a Problem in Your Meetings—Here’s How to Fix It

Escape the Cycle of Reactive Conversations

 

Escape the Cycle of Reactive Conversations

Picture this: a meeting starts productively, but soon, a disagreement spirals into a reactive loop of defense and counter-defense. Progress stalls, and frustration mounts. Reactive conversations like these are all too common in professional settings, yet they’re rarely addressed effectively.