Are you like me?  I’ve been finding that conflict in the world seems different these days. More undertones, less trust, less “we’re in this together”. More protecting ourselves, more reserved in our expressions, more weary. I’ve been working with teams in many different industries, and I’m seeing these same characteristics come up. I’ve been thinking about the whys.  Why is there less trust, more hesitation, more reservation? Is it the political climate we are in right now? Is it an...

Are you like me?  I strive to say what I’m thinking in a thoughtful, caring, and humanistic way.  I try to always think before I speak and read the room. I try to make sure my message comes with curiosity, empathy, and the receivers in mind.   Sometimes I don’t hit the mark.  We’ve all had that moment.  We say something in the wrong way, with the wrong tone, or without the right framing.  We’ve also all been on the receiving end of a sharp statement, a decision that feels unfair, or a...

Layers are coming up everywhere for me. Layers in team dynamics, leadership levels, layers in language in meetings and sessions. What are layers, and what does it mean int he workplace?  I like to think of layers in the old adage of “peeling back the onion”.   What’s on the surface is not always what you find inside. Layers are just a thing.  Not good, not bad.  Just there. But what they can mean to different people or groups can be profound. Some are afraid of layers.  A layer in team...