Seeds of Peace: How Respect Can Heal Our Divided Communities

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken us to the core. In the face of this senseless violence, we must resist retreating into our ideological corners. Instead, this moment calls us back to a core principle: respect for every human…

You Don’t Need to Agree on Everything: The Power of Reconciliation in Leadership

In a mini-series that we started last month, we’ve been unpacking how to navigate conflict, starting with owning your part even when the conflict may be 99.99 percent their fault. Then listening for the other person’s hurt and perspective. Today,…

Want to Resolve Conflict? Start Listening Differently

Last time, we started a mini-series on conflict resolution, one of the most important life skills that we have to learn. And if you’re leading or influencing others, it’s even more crucial, because how you respond to conflict sets the…

Start with Yourself: The First Step to Resolving Any Conflict

One of the most important life skills that you have to learn is conflict resolution. If you don’t, you’re going to spend a lot of your life miserable, because we’re imperfect people, and we have conflict almost every day of…

Correctly resolving disputes is ultimately a matter of forgiveness

Last week, we discussed four effective strategies for dealing with difficult disagreements. But to be honest, when it comes to correctly resolving disputes, ultimately, it’s a matter of forgiveness. Before going on, you may have some honest reflection to do.…

4 effective strategies for dealing with difficult disagreements

Let's be painfully candid here. I've had my share of arguments, and you've had yours. I've had some that were never reconciled. Thankfully, most ended in a renewed friendship. I've learned through the years a few strategies that have proven…

Unlimited Laser Coaching Program OPEN! (early bird special for subscribers)

As a subscriber to this blog, you’re among the first to know about the opening of my Focused Action Results (F.A.R.) Unlimited Laser Coaching Program. You’ll see in a moment why this matters. Almost every leader I know, from the…

What do we do when people hurt us? Don’t Repeat the Hurt. Let It Go!

We are at the end of this mini-series. We’ve discussed how to deal with difficult people and the demanding people. Last week, we looked at people who disappoint us. Today, we’re going to discuss how to deal with people who…

Responding with Grace: How to Deal with Disappointing People

Everyone in our life is going to disappoint us at some point. Why? Because no one is perfect! So, how do we deal with disappointing people? Be rude and judgemental? Would you believe me if I told you we can…

Empathy in Action: Being Tender Without Surrender to Demanding Behaviour

Some people always want their own way. They’ve got a right way and a wrong way to do something, and your way is always the wrong way. When you don’t meet their standards, they’re going to let you know about…