by kbender2 | Aug 7, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence
So often we point a finger and blame another for their behavior towards us, but how often do we take our own temperature to see how we are conducting ourselves? Maybe we need to assess our Emotional Intelligence (EI). Here are the components of emotional competence:...
by kbender2 | Jul 21, 2024 | Reframing for Better Communication, Uncategorized
Reframing is a tool used by mediators and negotiators and can be very effective. Let’s say two visitors, Olivia and Noah, come to my office seeking a facilitated discussion due to a conflict. They are anxious about being there and probably rather doubtful that a...
by kbender2 | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the adult in the room, you are responsible for your group, whether they are employees you supervise, students you teach or children that are in your family. You model behavior you want to see and you create the boundaries of what respect looks like. You set the...
by kbender2 | Apr 18, 2024 | Political Conversation Strategies, Uncategorized
How do we approach conversations with people who have different political views, opinions, leanings, etc. from those that we hold? It’s especially important today, with the extreme polarization that we see, yet many are reluctant to engage with someone whose...
by kbender2 | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
How often have you read an email from a colleague that you and/or others misinterpreted? You might have wanted to respond by challenging the colleague or simply by writing back and asking for clarification. You wonder why the email was sent, rather than having a...