Leslie Nydick
Aug 28
Reboot
We reboot our devices when there's a glitch. So why not do the same with our conversations? Here’s when it’s time for a communication...
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Leslie Nydick
Aug 15
Talk With, Not At
If I set up a meeting to share announcements about the company, I am talking 'at' people. If I send an email to my team with information...
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Leslie Nydick
Jul 24
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...
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Leslie Nydick
Jul 10
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...
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Leslie Nydick
Jun 19
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...
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Leslie Nydick
Jun 5
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...
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Leslie Nydick
May 22
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...
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