workplace relationships

Stop Scaring Yourself to Death with Your Own Fictitious Stories

In a world of diverse beliefs, conflict, blame, and shame, it is sometimes hard to gain and remain seated in your own soul, grounded in your authentic power.  We can be pulled one away and another, believing in false stories, interpretations, misunderstandings and confused conclusions. 

Happy Thanksgiving and Thank YOU

I cannot fully express my thanks to all of my family and friends reading this, who have loved and supported my son and me this year. Most of you know that Kyle broke his neck on Memorial Weekend in a mountain bike accident. It was at the C-2 level and his physicians said it was […]

Blame and Self-Rightousness–2 Sides of the Same Coin

SELF-RIGHTOUSNESS Self-righteousness is a tactic used in the workplace and the world. It appears to be the opposite of blame and projection. But self-righteousness and blame are two sides of the same coin. Self-righteousness asserts that oneself is good while the other person is evil. It is a false accusation that claims innocence while holding […]

The Ego Is Always Running for Cover

The ego in the workplace tries to expel pain by projecting it on to others or suppressing and denying the emotion. But where is the pain really coming from? Pain is the result of unhealed wounds being reactivated in the present. The ego is always running for cover, distracting itself from looking within, and avoiding feeling pain. […]

Authentic Versus Artificial Leadership

Until each leader can face his/her own inner doubts and fear of reprisal, all attempts at leadership will fail in the face of conflict.