Ahh – Yes! Rethinking Confrontation
An exasperated client texted me, “I am going to have to confront a key employee.” Knowing the two of them, I recognized this had the potential to end badly; I also knew they both have the skills to move through this with great ideas and understanding. I believe there...Ahh Yes! Now What?
Destructive conflict zaps our energy and humanity. If you’ve paid attention to our election process you know what I mean. The ballots are counted. United States has a new president AND the divisions continue. Now what? Everyone has a choice. Continue feeding the...
Ahh…Yes! Solid in Gold
Have you tuned into the Olympics? Elite athletic performance is always a refreshing shift of focus from the rest of the news for me. Watching the Olympics is always inspiring to me. Every four years the feats accomplished expand! It causes me to pause and think...
Does your team crank or zoom?
What is the difference between a ‘crank’, a ‘start’ and a ‘zoom’? Answer: One is a singular task the other two are collaborative intents. Why is this important? As an automotive engineer, my first career, I designed cranking motors, known to most people as...Spiral Daily 296
How do you move someone whose heels are dug into the ground on an issue? Spiral Impact – Acknowledge and/or ask a question. Trying to convince someone through information (statements) digs their heels in deeper. The best questions foster understanding, spark...
Karen Valencic
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