Bullying at Work
Bullying in any setting is wrong and harmful, but unfortunately, ...
3 Ways to Save a Failing Relationship
Human beings are naturally altrusitic, but when it comes to our personal relationships we can be petty, pernickity and petulant. And that's often the undoing of us. Some relationships are made to fail, and others should never get off the ground. Most hit rough water at some point; it is how they are tested and strengthened. If you value yours but it is struggling, remember that you have to invest in it. If a relationship is worth saving it is worth working at, even though sometimes you might not feel...
Walking On Eggshells This Easter?
Whether personal and professional, striking the right note of respectful concern when discussing sensitive issues can be challenging. Here's a recipe for success. Getting the other person’s attention, striking the right note and ensuring that something changes is the challenge.
Break the Pattern and Soar Like a Starling
Learning to spot patterns of interaction can be the key to repair in a disfunctional relationship. The beauty of this approach is that you don't need to see the overall picture, nor come up with a solution. You simply have to learn to break the pattern. More surprisingly, this works even if you can't actually SEE the pattern. You simply have to step out of line...
What to Use When Things Are Broken
Feelings and impressions are powerful drivers in relationships. Their impact can be creative, or destructive. Usually, we only start to think about things like trust and respect when they are lost or threatened. That's a bit late, but it's never too late.
The Story of George
George shocked, wet and upset. George withdrew, dried and changed himself, and puzzled over what had happened. When they next met, George, though cautious, never mentioned it and acted pretty much as he always had. Tolerance is a virtue, after all. Isn't it?
Accusations of Workplace Bullying May Be Wrong
Nobody wins when accusations of bullying are based on a misunderstanding of what the term means. Knee-jerk reactions based on misuse of the term do harm and conceal genuine cases of bullying.
Conversational Insights and Openings
We frequently abandon conversations before they really get started. Once sparks begin to fly – or we fear that they will – we back off. Yet that is precisely the moment to engage in discussion, but that would require commitment to overcoming the fears of our own imaginings. Our excuse is that that to keep talking will make things worse. It doesn't, if you go about it the right way. The trouble is, no-one ever tells us how to do it, so we grow up with childish notions about opposition...
Life Affirming Interviews
If you have ever done a meaningful interview with another ...
Zelda the Mouse
Zelda the mouse had a problem, she was in love ...
