I’m really excited today because I want to talk to you about something that I believe holds significant importance: curiosity,… Read more »
Conflict Tips, Tricks, and Insights
Embracing Conflict Competency: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth (With a little musical theater thrown in.)
“I hate conflict.” “I’m not good at handling conflict.” I bet that you can relate. I mean who really likes… Read more »
Do you Really Need a Mediator?
In this video I discuss the importance of bringing in a mediator or facilitator from outside an organization to help… Read more »
The Difference between Meditation, Mediation, Facilitation, and Dialogue
The terms “meditation,” “mediation,” “facilitation,” and “dialogue” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings and purposes. Meditation… Read more »
How to Negotiate ‘The Principle of the Thing’
In this video I discuss the importance of understanding and respecting the values and principles that are important to individuals… Read more »
Tears: How Do You Deal with Them?
Picture this – you are in a meeting. Things are going ok. Then, suddenly, someone bursts into tears. What do… Read more »
Never Engage When You’re Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Or Tired
When you’re feeling any one of the following: hungry, angry, lonely, tired – HALT! So there I was…a bit frustrated…. Read more »
The Difference Between Negotiation and Mediation
I’m Carol Bowser, president of Conflict Management Strategies. I love helping people in organizations avoid the sucking vortex of pissed… Read more »
Communications at Work: What is Stonewalling?
Here’s a conversation about the different forms of stonewalling, which can really get in the way of collaborating and brainstorming…. Read more »