


Blueprint for Separation
My inner poet was feeling a need to express…I hope you enjoy and find the message helpful! Just talk to them— I suggest. No! They will never change— Staking your claim. Separation wins. It’s easy. But is it reality, a projection, or an excuse? Impossible to know...
Attracting and Keeping Good Employees: Cut Through the Clouds of Emotion
Tears erupted and anger brewed. Two departments were at a collective standstill. Emotions filled the room like a thick cloud blinding any attempt to understand, empathize or solve problems. A virtual workspace adds density to the cloud. Breaking up the cloud holds the...
Ahh…Yes! Parting Ways
I used to do whatever it took to preserve relationships. Then, when I first saw the martial art, aikido, my eyes slammed open. It hit me that ‘doing whatever it takes’ is a great disservice to myself and others. (Aikido provides a model of conflict mastery in which...
When the Chimes Stop Ringing – Conflict Mastery Lessons for Leaders
The lovely melody of chimes ringing outside my window is one of those small yet valued pleasures I really enjoy. Last year due to some construction, I relocated my chimes from their anchor at the corner of my home to a branch in the yard. Seasons changed, time crept...