'The Rock' and Cognitive Bias
Imagine you have a co-worker who keeps stealing your pens. Most of us have had something like that happen – a co-worker who takes the...
Pulling the "Push Only" Door
“The only other advice I have is that things are really sexist, and we just have to deal with it.” Early in my legal career, this was...
The "Good" Business Blind Spot
It might surprise you to hear that owners of “good” businesses have more hurdles to creating a healthy company culture than owners of...
What is a Toxic Work Environment?
You may see a lot of different definitions of a toxic work environment if you search on the internet. Some people do not even believe...
Most good companies lose employees because they get this one thing wrong.
We need companies who are doing good in the world – whether they are creative, developing new systems and technologies, spiritual, or...
Quiz: What Force of Nature Are You in Conflict?
Before you try to resolve a conflict with someone difficult, take my new quiz to find out what Force of Nature your personality aligns...
Conflict is optional
Do you know someone who experiences road rage? It is my favorite example of conflict. My mom used to experience road rage, and I remember...
This one thing can clean up conflict with a toxic person at work
Think about that one person who just always pushes your buttons at work. You know who I’m talking about? Many people love the work they...
This is the magic PIL for handling conflict with toxic people
We’re always looking for the magic pill to solve all of our problems, right? Well, I decided to be dorky and offer you an acronym that...
