When I think back to my early career, I didn’t always have the confidence to know what to say in areas that are important, like asking for a promotion, a raise, or a project to work on. Over time, I became more comfortable speaking up about things like finding the…
October 31, 2018
Many people have had relationships with someone who criticizes them, assigning them negative intentions that aren’t theirs. If you have had this kind of relationship, how can you remain open, non-defensive, and emotionally intact when someone uses you as a place to unload their anger, guilt, and shame? How do…
May 30, 2018
I started my career with what I felt were real deficiencies in my interpersonal communication skills. I left conversations feeling dissatisfied with how I listened and how I was able to carry on conversations. After a lot of personal reflection, I realized what was causing my bad behavior was wanting…
March 30, 2018
“My mom taught me to meet people where they are,” says Pam Lipp-Hendricks. As a daughter of interracial parents who were married in the ‘60s, she learned early on how to let things go in order to move forward – wise advice that she has carried with her throughout her…
March 26, 2018
First things first. When you get into an argument, remembering what to say or what never to say is almost impossible unless you learn how a small but powerful part of your brain works—the amygdala. The amygdala, sometimes called “the lizard brain,” is part of your limbic brain responsible for…
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