Let Grief Surprise You!

“In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: “When did you stop dancing?  When did you stop singing?  When did you stop being enchanted by stories? ...

How Can Optimism and Realism Help You?

“Never give in. Never give in.  Never, never, never. In nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”  …Winston Churchill I...

Can you Hear the Pain Behind all Blame?

“Blame is simply the discharging of discomfort and pain.” … Brene Brown As a workplace mediator and leadership coach, I often hear a lot of blaming: “It’s your fault that we didn’t do this.” “It’s your fault because you did that.” “It’s your fault we are in this...