Neuroscience

What do neuroscientists suggest you do when times get tough?

May 11, 2020

We all know the phrase when the going gets tough the tough get going. We appreciate the idiom. But what about our psyche and the impact of all the negative...

We need each other and to be connected: lessons from neuroscience

April 10, 2020

During this time of sheltering in place, it is still important to stay connected with others. Even Abraham Maslow with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs pointed out that we need to...

Categories: Collaboration | Enhancing Effectiveness | Leadership | Neuroscience | News

Three Big Ideas for Conflict Management

February 24, 2020

Conflict is not all bad. Conflict is very good when focused on a well-defined problem. Conflict in this sense is necessary to bring out the best ideas. The key is...

Which conflict resolution style works best with others at work and why

February 17, 2020

Many articles have been written regarding the five conflict management styles we use every day. Similarly, much has been written about generational differences. This article explores these five conflict management...

Here are some great tips for any negotiation at work, home or with others

February 7, 2020

Here are some tips on negotiating closure whether at work, home or in life. Working on my latest book (no title yet), one chapter relates to building bridges to negotiate...

This is how to encourage constructive conflict while collaborating

January 31, 2020

Constructive dissent if managed well can be very beneficial in finding a resolution to a conflict. The key is to encourage constructive dissent leading towards a collaborative process. Too much...

The Power of Three in Negotiations, Leadership, and Motivation

January 20, 2020

We have been taught from an early age to think in threes. ABC, 123, three little pigs, three blind mice, three musketeers, gold-silver-bronze etc. When we go to the...

This is how to manage your stress

January 13, 2020

Working with attorneys, accountants, appraisers and business owners I see a lot stress and issues associated with balancing work and life. Recently I received a nice article from the AICPA...

Best Books for a Better Life for 2020

December 16, 2019

As a researcher, writer and speaker that focus on collaboration and overcoming conflict one of the sources that I receive content from is The Greater Good Science Center at the...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The healing powers of gratitude

November 25, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving! I have a gift for you that could change your life. Previously, I have shared elements with you regarding happiness centering on the course on “Happiness” at Yale University that over...

This is how to build connections and collaboration in spite of implicit bias

November 18, 2019

This past week I was fortunate to hear Sybil L. Dunlop speak on Implicit Bias at the Minnesota State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She gave an excellent...

Categories: Conflict Resolution | Enhancing Effectiveness | Leadership | Neuroscience | News

Working with a crazy person – try self-distancing

November 11, 2019

It has actually been found that speaking to yourself in the second or third person rather than the first person can change your emotional focus. Why is that important? When...

Neuroscience

What do neuroscientists suggest you do when times get tough?

We need each other and to be connected: lessons from neuroscience

Three Big Ideas for Conflict Management

Which conflict resolution style works best with others at work and why

Here are some great tips for any negotiation at work, home or with others

This is how to encourage constructive conflict while collaborating

The Power of Three in Negotiations, Leadership, and Motivation

This is how to manage your stress

Best Books for a Better Life for 2020

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The healing powers of gratitude

This is how to build connections and collaboration in spite of implicit bias

Working with a crazy person – try self-distancing

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