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Episode 157
I want to share three solo episodes, in particular, with you. The first two sound connected, and they are somewhat.
Back in January, on the 27th, Epi…
4 years, 7 months ago
Solstice-inspired thoughts on perspective
Episode 156
Some thoughts on the time of the solstice. The time of the solstice is one of extremes: days that are very short or very long. Extremes invite negati…
4 years, 7 months ago
Cash Nickerson on negotiation as a martial art
Episode 155
Cash Nickerson’s latest book, Negotiation as a Martial Art, describing the power of asking “why” and listening with curiosity and patience to what yo…
4 years, 7 months ago
Listening for the need behind the words
Episode 154
When we hear something that surprises us – and that we don’t agree with – it can be easy to jump to outrage and stay there. Stewing in the outrage an…
4 years, 7 months ago
Toby Travis on trust, in education and beyond
Episode 153
Trust is a critical foundation to collaboration and positive change in any setting, education and far beyond. Trust can lead to a culture the fosters…
4 years, 8 months ago
Gratitude, platitudes, and attitudes
Episode 152
Gratitude is a deeply personal emotion. Embracing a platitude that doesn’t feel right to us can lead to inner -- and even outer – conflict. Attitudes…
4 years, 8 months ago
Turkeys and lizards don’t mix well
Episode 151
Next week, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U.S. Turkey is often on the menu. And conflict is a frequent accompaniment as extended, intergenerat…
4 years, 8 months ago
Toxic positivity
Episode 150
Toxic positivity is excessive and ineffective emphasis on a happy and optimistic take on a situation. It can do harm to the person on the receiving e…
4 years, 8 months ago
To assume is to ...
Episode 149
There’s an expression that “to assume” is to make an a-s-s out of u and me. Note that it’s a two-way street of trouble: it’s bad for both of us. Ass…
4 years, 9 months ago
Marlene Stum on Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate
Episode 148
Marlene Stum is in her thirty-third year at the University of Minnesota. Her particular interest and expertise involves research and educational reso…
4 years, 9 months ago