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Chism Whether it’s criticism, embarrassment or unresolved conflict, anything threatening credibility, self-worth or identity can trigger defensiveness. High-level leaders aren’t immune to wanting to shield themselves from vulnerability. The first form of self-protection is defensiveness. Rather than protecting the leader, defensiveness has the opposite effect: exposing insecurities and making the leader seem arrogant or unapproachable.ContinueContinue reading “4 ways to create a more collaborative culture”

Getting social during the holidays requires a merry blend of celebration and courtesy. Spending time with people you enjoy can be a wonderful experience, especially this time of year. A word of caution: it can also be a huge stressor if you don’t think and behave respectfully and strategically. The following are a few holidayContinueContinue reading “Merry Manners: 2023 Holiday Party Etiquette”

President Lincoln is said to have written many letters in anger, and to never have sent them to the person he was angry with. If we meditate on our anger, and focus on its physical manifestations, all of it often dissolve rather quickly. Anger is simply an elevated heart rate and a troubled mind. WhoContinueContinue reading “Anger”