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Carol Bowser: Find out what the principle is when negotiating

Find out what the principle is when negotiating

What makes something non-negotiable? Well, the principle of the thing, it’s the principle of the thing. I’m not going to… Read more »

Carol Bowser: What do you consider as fair or not fair in the workplace?

What do you consider as fair or not fair in the workplace?

Fair. Fairness. It’s just not fair. You need to be fair. Do you know there’s multiple different definitions of fairness?… Read more »

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How Conflict Resolution Skill Building Help Employers Tackle The BIG 3: Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention

You gotta get ‘em. You gotta engage ‘em. You gotta keep ‘em. You know what I am talking about: recruitment,… Read more »

Carol Bowser: how to have conversations with difficult people

Unlocking Understanding: The Power of Asking ‘Tell Me What You Know’

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to have conversations with people because you couldn’t understand… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Are cliques causing your people to feel excluded?

Breaking Down Cliques: Fostering Inclusion and Trust in Teams

In the context of using the word “clique,” it signifies a feeling of being purposefully excluded, unwelcome, or not trusted… Read more »

Carol Bowser: How to use curiosity and empathy during conflict

Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Empathy: Key Strategies for Effective Communication

I’m really excited today because I want to talk to you about something that I believe holds significant importance: curiosity,… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Embracing Conflict Competency

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 »

Carol Bowser: Do you really need a mediator?

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 »

Carol Bowser: The Difference between Meditation, Mediation, Facilitation, and Dialogue

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 »

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Carol volunteered to be a guest speaker in my Employment Law course. She lectured the class on how to handle employee relation issues in the workplace. Further, she shared her unique insights on how to influence leadership. My class was very satisfied with her excellent presentation.

Dr. James Neblett, SPHR, GPHR, Professor of HR

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