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June 12th, 2012

Some Deeper Issues for Leaders

By: Michelle Adams

Leaders must choose the kind of leader they want to be, and nobody else can make that choice for them. […]

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June 7th, 2012

Isn’t Fear a Good Thing?

By: Michelle Adams

Everyone experiences fear, gets scared, is afraid. Still, we would probably be surprised if we stopped to think just how […]

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June 6th, 2012

Some Sure Fire Ways to Prevent Conflicts

By: Michelle Adams

Self-disclosure is direct and congruent communication and action. Let’s look at those times when you are the person who has […]

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June 5th, 2012

Do You Use the Dirty Dozen When You Communicate?

By: Michelle Adams

We all have know unassertive leaders in organizations who just won’t confront people. The price they pay, obviously, is that […]

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June 4th, 2012

Speak Now or Forever Give Up Your Peace

By: Scott Seroka

Confrontation. Most people go through great lengths to either avoid it, or put it off even if there is a […]

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May 31st, 2012

What are the Essential Components of an I-Message?

By: Michelle Adams

Have you ever had people confront you by telling you only how they felt—nothing more—such as: • “I’m upset with […]

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May 29th, 2012

Ineffective, Destructive—You CAN Stop It…the GLOP!

By: Michelle Adams

There is a difference between what actually happens and your interpretation about those events. It is natural and normal for […]

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May 24th, 2012

Understanding the Why

By: Scott Seroka

Little kids are very inquisitive. When you tell them something new, they ask “why.” And when you answer them, they […]

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May 23rd, 2012

Whose Problem is It? – Part II (with the answers!)

By: Linda Adams

As I mentioned in the Part I of this article (posted May 22, 2012), it takes skill to figure out […]

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May 22nd, 2012

Whose Problem Is It? – Part I

By: Linda Adams

A team member comes to work late. One of your direct reports looks increasingly worried and tense. These and dozens […]

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