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There is an important distinction between sympathy and empathy that is often confused. In sympathy, we often try to take on the burden of those in feeling their way through an emotional issue. Expressing sympathy can actually accentuate a victim state of mind and is less likely to empower someone to resolve a self-limiting point of view. When we’re empathetic, we let other feel their feelings and express their concerns, trusting that what they need to take their next step is available somewhere close at hand if they are open to seeing it and receiving it.
Posted: 2010-02-22
Category: Coaching
There are many great conflict resolution models and theories but most of them take a bit of cognitive capacity to remember in the heat of conflict. During times like these, if we use a model at all, it needs to be very simple and memorable. Here’s a simple, easy to remember strategy for dealing with conflict.
Posted: 2010-02-10
Category: Management
This Meeting Sux! You’ve said it, heard it, thought it, or felt it, perhaps all too often. You may have tried to initiate improvements in meetings but you gave up because it was too much work, or you felt alone in your efforts. Maybe you decided that running meetings is the meeting leader’s responsibility and is not up to you. Or perhaps you were overcome with frustration, and simply unequipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to do anything. Yes, this meeting sux. And, this presents you with an opportunity to transform meetings, and in the process, your group and your life. The following12 Acts of Courage will help get you started today!
Posted: 2010-02-10
Category: Business
Sometimes we avoid making touch changes that we know are necessary in our personal or business lives. This article presents five tips that will give you the perspective and the steps you can take that will make a tough change just a bit easier.
Posted: 2010-01-29
Category: Entrepreneurs
