The Top 20 Ways to Say What You Really Think
The false peace of not saying what you really think eventually sucks the life out of you. Speak up because you’ll complain less if things don’t go your way. 20 ways to… Continue reading
Category Archive: Conflict resolution
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Dear Dan: An Employee Yelled at Me
Dear Dan, I read your blog everyday and need some advice! I believe I am leading a narcissist. She lost it today and called me a name when I provided feedback on a… Continue reading
Three Secrets For Transforming Conflict Into Creative Energy
Some people have positive, healthy associations with conflict, but most do not. The casualties of conflict: Drama. Violence. Broken relationships. Uncomfortable tension. The culprit: Conflict isn’t the problem. Google the word “conflict” and… Continue reading
5 Ways to Find Vitality in Disagreement
Giving solutions, without exploring issues, lets people know you aren’t listening. Solutions found in isolation are irritations to others. 3 ways to let others know you aren’t listening: #1. Focus on positions. Defensive conversations are… Continue reading
The 4 Hidden Agendas Concealed in Complaints
The “make it go away” fairy doesn’t exist. Ignored complaints fester. Uncover the real dissatisfaction before solving complaints. The 4 hidden agendas concealed in complaints: “You should have ….” You caused the problem… Continue reading
12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations
Success includes not shooting yourself in the foot. 12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations: Don’t use “we” when you mean “you”. Never allow fuzzy language. Exercise candor and precision when fuzzy feels safe. Don’t press… Continue reading