by karen | blog, conflict, performance improvement |
A lovely white decorative fence graces a curve near my home. At least twice a year a car misses the curve and crashes the fence. For 30 years, I’ve witnessed the repeated repair of this fence. With each incident, I think surely they get the message: not a good place...
by karen | blog, conflict |
This rainy cold weekend was a perfect time to finish reading Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson. Innovation through conflict is at the core of my work. Steve, a genius innovator, intrigues me. Although, it is worth noting, he often lacked the ‘grace’ I advocate. As I...
by karen | blog, conflict, performance improvement |
Just because you listen, do you really understand? I listened and heard clearly: “She is a bully.” I thought she must intentionally hurt people. I was wrong. When I spiraled and asked, “What is she doing to earn that reputation?” I learned, she is asking people to...
by karen | blog, conflict, intention, performance improvement |
I wove in and out through major road construction as if in a war zone to a client meeting; it is ironic that construction is often is experienced as destruction! As I began our coaching session my client said how giving ‘constructive criticism’ was difficult for her....
by karen | blog, centering, communication, conflict |
Just one more question would have saved me an hour. Those of you who know me well, know I am very committed to working out. I schedule a work out almost everyday. I find it invaluable in numerous ways: thinking time, refreshed energy, and physical wellness. Today...
by karen | aikido, blog, conflict |
How is space power? For me, it is a combination of deepening my center practice, claifying my intent and giving myself some grace because transitions take time. What tips will you share? If you’d like the download of my 15 minute quiet centering practice, drop...