Ultimate Feedback – Radical Candor and Kindness
“There are three ways to ultimate success:The first way is to be kind.The second way is to be kind.The third way is to be kind.” ― Fred Rogers Feedback is critical in any…
5 Books on Conflict Resolution
I grew up in a house that didn’t have conflict. I suspect I’m not much different from many people. There was no conflict. No arguments, no fights, and certainly no negotiation. As I’ve…
Shoshin – The Beginner’s Mind
Shoshin is a word from Zen Buddhism which means “beginner’s mind.” It refers to an attitude of openness, eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even at an advanced…
Blamers Anonymous – How Awareness is Everything
Whenever you run into a stumbling block, it’s easy to look for someone or something to blame. Admittedly, it’s something I struggle with, as well. But, when I find myself looking for…
Winning the Argument: Does Someone Need to Lose?
When I was 5, I argued with my cat and yelled, “Liar. Liar. Pants on Fire.” I won the argument because Cleo stopped what she was doing and sauntered off. So obedient,…
Book Review: Changing the Conversation
With an MS in Conflict Studies and Mediation, Dana Caspersen knows conflict. In the book, Changing the Conversation – she starts with 17 principles and anti-principles that help break down conflict into…
When Receiving Feedback, Humanize – Don’t Personalize
You probably think that’s a ridiculous title: When receiving Feedback, Humanize – don’t personalize. But, of course, you will personalize feedback; that’s the whole point of feedback. And I agree with that….
It Matters
As president and CEO of this little corner of the internet, we must acknowledge the world we share. The goal of Tech vs. Humans is to create and build and ideate and…