They won’t remember anything before the “but”
The “oreo” method of feedback only works when there’s trust. Otherwise, people will discard anything you say before the “but.”
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Big announcement: new book on compassion fatigue
New book announcement and cover reveal! RELIT helps people overcome compassion fatigue. Due out November 13th.
Big announcement later this week
My normal weekly blog post will be deferred until later in the week, when I’ll be unveiling a project that has been in work for more than a year. It has been quite a learning journey as well as profoundly fulfilling from a personal perspective, and I know it will bring tremendous value to the … Read more
Right or Wrong
“Right or wrong” is more complicated than it seems. Here’s how to break it down to help you pick the best way forward, or overcome conflict.
Four Questions to answer before you start a business
If you think you want to start a business, you should start with these four questions to decide if you’re ready. Many people aren’t.
5 steps to building a culture of trust
Choosing grievance does not build a culture of trust. Here are five simple, everyday behaviors that build trust in your organization.
Productive play for adults
Productive play is a powerful learning tool for children. Then why don’t adults do it more often? We should. Here’s why.
Unification and consensus have their roots in empathy
The terms “unity” and “consensus” are often used to sugar-coat exclusion. Empathy is at the root of true unification and consensus building.
Five ways to turn down that stress radio
When you have an all-consuming stress in your life, it’s like a stress radio always on in the background. Here are five ways to turn it down.
Leveling Up
Last week I leveled up. I am now a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). “But Peter,” you may be asking, “weren’t you already a certified coach?” I was. I achieved the basic ICF certification two years ago (nearly to the day). Since then, I’ve worked with more than 200 clients totaling nearly 500 additional hours of … Read more