Does stuff equal conflict?
Does ‘stuff’ cause you conflict? It does me. As I begin the week, having a clear workspace allows me to focus on what is important. Are the important things assessable? Is your planner or ‘to do’ list handy and clear? What is worthy of your attention? Anything...Red Parrot Phenomenon
How does your ‘past self’ follow you around? You believe you’ve made major improvements in your performance, but people close to you see only the past you. I call this the Red Parrot Phenomenon. The Exploratorium in San Francisco has a science experiment...What is your ‘grasshopper?’
What does a grasshopper have to do with conflict resolution or performance improvement? My indoor winter garden is filled with fresh young green plants, a delightful contrast as everything else is going dormant with the onset of fall. This morning I was surprised to...Are you a GPS Leader?
Maybe I am old fashioned I like a plain map; even though GPS* is the current rage in travel guidance. My daughter has a GPS she refers to as ‘Hugh.’ ‘Hugh’ has a very sexy English accent…my trust in ‘Hugh’ is low. We get where we want to go...Contrast to Appreciate
These dog days of summer provide contrast to the February cold. Contrast creates appreciation. The tension from conflict provides ripe ground for the relief of resolution. Contrast creates appreciation. An overly full calendar provides the longing for a holiday....
Karen Valencic
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