Same Words; Different Meaning (lessons from a teenager) In a previous blog, I talked about why words matter and how the word “should” often expresses the expectations of the speaker. The word automatically limits the acceptable responses from the listener. As I continue to coach new clients and grow my practice one thing has become crystal…
The Challenge _____ is why I lead. The exercise started off innocently enough, but it became a defining moment in my life. Fill in the blank and begin living your legacy. I watched as the kids from San Jose State University started their journey in the Braven Leadership Accelerator. Some came from San Jose….
The drama triangle is a tool developed by Stephen Karpman as a way to illustrate conflict resolution. While developing the theory of Transactional Analysis, Dr. Karpman created this model to show what happens during conflict as roles change as the situation unfolds. Here’s how it works: imagine if you will, a triangle. At…
