Words Aren’t Enough: Why Your Core Values Aren’t Changing Your Workplace
Recently, a senior nonprofit leader contacted me about facilitating a series of workshops to help her team improve their collaboration and teamwork. As we explored what was driving the need, our conversation drifted into a discussion about their current workplace...
Leaders, It’s Time to Rethink Conflict
Are tensions on your team undermining your mission? Is it time to rethink conflict? In mission-driven organizations, we often believe we’re all pulling in the same direction—until we’re not. Even the most passionate, committed teams can hit a wall when friction,...
The Silent Driver of Mission Success: Why Workplace Culture Matters
Imagine this: You’re leading a mission-driven organization dedicated to environmental conservation. The team is passionate, but lately, tensions have been rising. Project deadlines are slipping, conflict is increasing, and staff turnover is creeping upward. What’s...
When Conflict Hits Close to Home: My Recent Wake-Up Call
Several days ago, I was busy writing about ways to resolve conflict when an email landed in my inbox that made my stomach churn and my heart race. It didn’t say much outright, but the message between the lines was clear: a colleague was upset with me over something I...
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Conflict Resolution
A few years before I started my consulting firm, I was part of a team where emotions often ran high. Managers would sharply criticize each other, meetings often ended with someone in tears, and tempers flared regularly. It was a tense atmosphere, leading to high...