Fight, Flight, Freeze Response to Stress & Conflict Resolution

It is common knowledge that we have three basic physiologic responses to stress. When we are faced with a stressful situation, our cerebrums with their executive functions that help us with advanced thought processes, problem-solving, peacemaking strategies, team...

Posttraumatic Growth

We know all about posttraumatic stress disorder. We hear about it often. The pain is deep, far-reaching, life-altering, and for some people, it lasts a long time. Bad things are guaranteed to happen, even to good people. What do you do after a catastrophic event hits...

Forgiveness SPEECH: How to give an effective apology

“Never ruin an apology with an excuse.” ― Benjamin Franklin “If you bow at all, bow low.”–Chinese proverb Conflict exists everywhere. We are either in a conflict now, just got out of a conflict, or about to get into one. As humans, we make mistakes....

The Elements and Impact of Culture

Culture Impacts Everything Our cultures shape and form who we are and who we become as individuals and as a society. Whether we are talking about a personal, family, organizational or even a national level, we know that the best way to develop excellence is to develop...

Five traits of a person who cares

“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Teddy Roosevelt This is true in every relationship and circumstance in life. As humans, we are driven by self-interest. For example, we don’t follow a leader because of the leader. No, we follow...