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Carol Bowser: 3 questions to ask yourself when preparing for difficult conversations

3 questions to ask yourself when preparing for difficult conversations

I am a firm believer in people having conversations and you should prepare for difficult conversations. Here are three questions… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Regarding conversations and conflict, is it possible that these are causing a problem?

Regarding conversations and conflict, is it possible that these are causing a problem?

When it comes to conversations and conflict, is it possible that any of these three things are causing the problem?… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Step in early and enhance the conversation to avoid conflicts

Step in early and enhance the conversation to avoid conflicts

So, one of the things I do is help facilitate groups when things maybe aren’t going quite so right, and… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Ask 'What are you looking for help with?'

Why you should replace ‘What can I do for you?’ with ‘What are you looking for help with?’

So, have you ever been in a situation where someone comes to you and said, “What can I do for… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Never use these words while in a conflict

Never use these words while in a conflict

Have you ever said “calm down” to someone when they seem to be agitated or elevated emotionally? Well, I’m here… Read more »

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One size does not fit all!

Ok, so here is the deal. I am about 5 feet and 1 inch tall. (My husband says that I… Read more »

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Is Calling Conflict “Healthy” Disingenuous?

How often have you heard or said “healthy conflict is a good thing.”? Conventional wisdom is that “healthy conflict is… Read more »

How I work with organizations of all sizes

One of the things that I like to do is being able to work with leaders and teams and individuals… Read more »

Carol Bowser on conflict as a symptom

Conflict is the symptom that someone is not getting heard

So, I often hear, and you probably hear this to, that conflict is a good thing. That conflict can spur… Read more »

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Client Testimonials

I took a lot away from your presentation. Identifying my own communication style(s) as well as awareness of another’s (different but still valid) type has helped me a lot. I use the “3-minute rule” to truly listen to the other person, recognize that my own style may differ, and change the way I listen. It has been very helpful.

Grady Williamson, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

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