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Back to SearchThe dangers of declarations
Episode 27
Declarations in interpersonal relationships, such as ultimatums, can do unexpected lasting damage. Ultimatums, threats, and lines in the sand are har…
6 years, 10 months ago
Dr. Vanessa Avery on religious diversity, conflict, and the Sharing Sacred Spaces Initiative
Episode 26
Dr. Vanessa Avery shares insights on religious diversity training, conflict in religion, and her role as Consulting Director to the Sharing Sacred Sp…
6 years, 11 months ago
The Advantages of Authenticity
Episode 25
Approaching conflict with authenticity may seem difficult. Even if it is, it’s usually worth it. Perhaps the biggest advantage of authenticity is avo…
6 years, 11 months ago
“Yes, and” instead of “Yes, but”
Episode 24
The phrase “yes, and” sends a different message from “yes, but”. “Yes, and” can lead to further discussion instead of rejection. The “yes, and” phras…
6 years, 11 months ago
Rogério Faé Rodrigues, Brazilian family business consultant: helping families find their own path
Episode 23
Rogério Faé Rodrigues, currently a visiting scholar in the U.S., talks about helping enterprising families, in the U.S. and in his native Brazil. Rog…
6 years, 11 months ago
Managing conflicting memories
Episode 22
Managing conflicting memories of a past event can be essential to preventing and undoing damage in interpersonal conflicts. At times, it’s possible t…
6 years, 11 months ago
The problem with cookie cutters
Episode 21
Cookie cutters are great for making cookies: quick, easy, and uniform. Not so great for interpersonal conflicts. Cookie dough responds well to cookie…
7 years ago
Louise Duncan: an introduction to the TetraMap learning framework
Episode 20
Louise Duncan, Managing Director of TetraMap International, in Auckland, NZ, described the framework’s key concept that “Strength lies in valuing dif…
7 years ago
More positive lessons from Notre Dame: practice the plan
Episode 19
The tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris demonstrated the value of having a plan and testing it as a way to reduce conflict and mitigate dama…
7 years ago
Positive lessons from Notre Dame: some beats none
Episode 18
The tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris highlighted some positive lessons to reduce conflict and mitigate damage. Control what you can. Adop…
7 years ago