The LeadershipTraction Newsletter – August 2014
The August 2014 edition of the LeadershipTraction newsletter – On Getting Unstuck – is now on-line
An Introvert’s Guide to Being Extroverted
This, from Scott Dinsmore over at Live Your Legend: 32 Ways to Easily Make New Friends at Live Events (& how an introvert met 70 people in 12 hours). Some of my faves:
Know Your Conflict Triggers
Rick recently asked LinkedIn’s Center for Conflict Dynamics Network Group: “I was taught that all you need to know to resolve a conflict is good communication skills. Now, I know better. Is there anything you were taught about conflict resolution that you found out does not work or makes conflict worse?” Here’s how I answered: My basic …
Become Certified to Administer the Conflict Dynamics Profile-Individual (CDP-I) Self-Assessment
Earlier this year I become certified as a Master Trainer of the Conflict Dynamics Profile-Individual® (CDP-I) self-assessment. As such, the Center for Conflict Dynamics has authorized me to train and certify others to administer the CDP-I – which I can do in-person (for groups) or by phone (for individuals). So I just added a new page to …
Genius versus Persistence
“I wish I could promise you genius but most days all I have to offer is persistence.” I don’t remember who said it – I think I read it in an unsolicited email from someone, actually – but the point gave me pause. Don’t get me wrong, ‘genius’ is a good thing. But the problem with ‘genius’ is …