What to Do if You Are Ghosted
We have probably all been ghosting at some point in our lives – when someone cuts off communication with us after being in a professional or personal relationship where communication has occurred in the past and is expected to continue. What is going on and how...You Grow What You Feed
Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote “The only thing that can grow is the thing you give energy to” is rooted in the traditional Native American story about the two wolves that live inside of us. The story is about a young Cherokee who was angry that another child had caused...How to Deal with Toxic People
Do you know anyone whom you’ve labeled “toxic?” Here are some examples of their behavior: self-absorption or self-centeredness manipulation and other emotional abuse dishonesty and deceit difficulty offering compassion to others dramatic and/or conflict-driven Here...Strength in Numbers
I am fortunate in this position as Ombuds for many reasons, not the least of which is that I am able to witness, first-hand, people coming together to try to address something that they consider to be worthy of fixing. I see it with faculty, staff and students...All-In Listening + Non-Toxic Positivity
Being able to have a respectful conversation with another person is a crucial skill. It’s a 2-way street, with listening as the primary action and speaking without toxic positivity as the secondary action. Avoid selective hearing: Listening to hear and understand is...How to Respond to Microaggressions
Use ACTION in Responding to Microaggressions Students Em Arnold Mages, Grace Fang and Timia Kennerly graciously volunteered to create these videos to demonstrate how to respond to microaggressions. I am most grateful for their good work:...Tips for Supervisors for Leading Employees Through Pandemic-Influenced Work
January 2022 We all know that this pandemic has affected us all, both in our work and personal lives. It is having far-reaching effects on mental health and we need to do what we can to support a positive work/life balance, lift our employees up, connect people, and...Why We Need to Change Our Behavior When Someone Annoys Us
Why We Need to Change Our Behavior When Someone Annoys Us Why indeed? THEY need to change. Right? Well, they probably won’t change and we want to remain healthy so the answer is, yes, we do need to change. Here are a few suggestions. Take a deep breath – it helps...How to Have a Difficult Conversation with Someone More Powerful than You
An employee may be reluctant to speak up to a supervisor for fear of retaliation. A student may be fearful to schedule an office hours’ appointment with a professor, knowing that a grade is on the line. A faculty member may stay quiet during an important...Subscribe by Email
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