April 29, 2015Published by Deborah on April 29, 2015Categories Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter Estate Planning/Elder Care Family Resolutions Managing Emotions Process ChoicesGet Angry. (I know…not my usual message)We’ve been taught that anger is bad. We should be kind to all, get along, and work for peace. But some things are worth getting angry […]
April 2, 2015Published by Deborah on April 2, 2015Categories HolidayI can’t wait until EasterI can’t wait until Easter this year! It was a long winter. Full of beauty, yes. But cold winds and loss too. Bring on the Easter […]
March 25, 2015Published by Deborah on March 25, 2015Categories Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter“When a heart breaks, it don’t break even”This morning on the way to the office I heard The Script’s song Breakeven, known also as “Falling to Pieces” and I’ve attached the music video […]
February 12, 2015Published by Deborah on February 12, 2015Categories Conflict as Catalyst™ NewsletterA Lesson In LoveA lot of people talk about the value of each and every person. And then there’s Bill Austin. As I write, I am in the Dominican […]
February 3, 2015Published by Deborah on February 3, 2015Categories BA PLC Business Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter“Happiness is hard to come by in this life……and you’ve given me more than my share.” Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito) in Taxi When experiencing a loss, as we did in our office with […]
December 12, 2014Published by Deborah on December 12, 2014Categories BA PLC Business Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter Professionals and ColleaguesThe empty chair in my officeSeven years today, a new assistant started at our office. She was cheery and seemed quite competent. But you never know. I hoped she’d be a […]
December 7, 2014Published by Deborah on December 7, 2014Categories BA PLC Business Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter How to negotiate UncategorizedWant an even better idea in your next meeting?I attended a collaborative practice group meeting today whose members are charged with ensuring the highest quality of service in our locale. An idea had been uploading […]
November 30, 2014Published by Deborah on November 30, 2014Categories Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter GratitudeBuy less. Give more.The day after Thanksgiving and we find ourselves at a mall on the West side of Chicago. We didn’t want to participate in Black Friday. It’s […]
November 23, 2014Published by Deborah on November 23, 2014Categories Conflict as Catalyst™ Newsletter HolidayA Cry of ThanksThe sob escaped from my throat before I even knew it was forming. On my walk this morning, I was glad for sunglasses and that I […]