

Talk With, Not At
If we set up a meeting to share announcements about the company, we are talking 'at' people. If we send an email to our team with...

Leslie Nydick
Aug 15, 2024


Avoidance Is Not Resolution
Many use avoidance to resolve conflict. The following is a typical scenario. Client: I thought the conflict was resolved. Me: How was it...

Leslie Nydick
Jul 24, 2024


Open the Door
"That is not my job." "No." "You are doing it wrong." "Calm down." Those words and phrases ‘close the door.’ Communication stops. If you...

Leslie Nydick
Jul 10, 2024


The Truth About Repetition
My client said: I am sure my company will soon be filing for bankruptcy. I asked: What do you know? My client replied: First, I heard it...

Leslie Nydick
Jun 19, 2024


Don't Wait
When conflict happens, we wait. We want it to go away. We hope it resolves itself. We keep on waiting. What happens? The conflict gets...

Leslie Nydick
Jun 5, 2024


Assume This
When conflict happens, we assume. We assume what the other person thinks. We assume what the other person expects. We assume what the...

Leslie Nydick
May 22, 2024


Trash the Adjectives
If we think about an upcoming difficult conversation stressful conversation or angry conversation, we will likely feel apprehensive, and...

Leslie Nydick
May 8, 2024