Early this year, I spoke at a Symposium where the question, “How is Women, Peace and Security Being Taught? was asked. In attendance was an international group of academics, military and women’s civil society. To answer the question, I had to name our context. It’s one where: USAID was suddenly shut… Continue reading How to Implement Human Rights in Turbulent Times
Category: Conflict Transformation & Communication
How to Disagree
Want a promotion? Want to get buy-in for your idea from your team or boss? Want to change structures in Human Resources for true equity, diversity, and inclusion? Well, you need to learn how to disagree and self-advocate. Ways of Disagreeing That Don’t Work. Being able to disagree doesn’t… Continue reading How to Disagree
You Are Entitled to Your Anger
Anger sucks. None of us want to feel it, and yet we do. There is enough in the world to be angry about. The best definition of anger that I’ve come across is by Dr. Brené Brown: [A]nger is an emotion that we feel when something gets in the way of… Continue reading You Are Entitled to Your Anger
Why Good Intentions Can Reinforce Racism and Hate.
Here’s what I hear a lot from well-meaning leaders of organizations who have offended staff when it comes to racism and hate: “That’s not my intention.” There’s a look on the offended person’s face that’s judgmental, dismissive, or angry. Their response is a variation of this: You’re not listening to what I’ve… Continue reading Why Good Intentions Can Reinforce Racism and Hate.
When to Speak Up
Since I started training and coaching 18 years ago, I have always had someone ask me: When is the right time for me to speak up? The simple and short answer is: When you feel something isn’t right. The long answer is: When you feel something isn’t right, you have the resilience to be… Continue reading When to Speak Up
How to Receive An Apology
We all want an apology when we feel we’ve been wronged. We’re also clear about what we want from an apology; to be specific, meaningful, and timely. But what about how we receive it? What’s our role as the person receiving the apology and how does it affect the resolution to conflict?… Continue reading How to Receive An Apology