June 12th, 2012
Some Deeper Issues for Leaders
June 7th, 2012
Isn’t Fear a Good Thing?
Everyone experiences fear, gets scared, is afraid. Still, we would probably be surprised if we stopped to think just how […]
June 6th, 2012
Some Sure Fire Ways to Prevent Conflicts
Self-disclosure is direct and congruent communication and action. Let’s look at those times when you are the person who has […]
June 5th, 2012
Do You Use the Dirty Dozen When You Communicate?
We all have know unassertive leaders in organizations who just won’t confront people. The price they pay, obviously, is that […]
May 31st, 2012
What are the Essential Components of an I-Message?
Have you ever had people confront you by telling you only how they felt—nothing more—such as: • “I’m upset with […]
May 29th, 2012
Ineffective, Destructive—You CAN Stop It…the GLOP!
There is a difference between what actually happens and your interpretation about those events. It is natural and normal for […]
May 16th, 2012
Can You be Quiet?
Originally written by Dr. Thomas Gordon and Speed Burch (co-author of the T.E.T. book) One of the most important listening […]
May 10th, 2012
How the Gordon Model Saved the Mockingbird
The title of this could also be “How to Appreciate Those People We Don’t Really Like.” What in the world […]
May 8th, 2012
How to Get “Hired” as a Consultant When Values Collide
Acting as a consultant means to give advice under certain special conditions. Since a Values Collision involves unacceptable behavior […]
May 7th, 2012