Conflict on teams is inevitable. Yet when managed effectively, it can actually be a good thing. New ideas are...
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Leading Virtual Teams – Tips for Success
Karen Colligan, Communication, Leadership, Teams, Virtual teams, communication, leadership, teams, 0If you’re a leader, chances are that at least a portion of your team is working remotely, or for...
Just Because We Don’t Agree, Doesn’t Mean You’re Wrong
Karen Colligan, Communication, conflict resolution, Life, wellness, communication, relationships, 0There’s a cartoon about perception that I use in one of my leadership development workshops. It has two men...
Yes, and…Business (and Life!) Lessons from Improv Training
Karen Colligan, Communication, Life, Personal development, communication, life, 0As a speaker and facilitator, I need to be able to think on my feet. You just never know...
Leading to a Great Company Culture
Karen Colligan, company culture, Engagement, Leadership, communication, leadership, values, 0We hear a lot about the importance of company culture and its role in attracting, engaging and retaining employees....
Start the Conversation and Unleash the Possibilities
Karen Colligan, Communication, conflict resolution, Relationships, communication, diversity, people, 0George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion it has taken place.” Most...
Igniting a Campaign for Civility
Karen Colligan, Communication, Gratitude, Kindness, Life, Relationships, communication, Emotional Intelligence, life, 0Is it just me, or have you also noticed that people seem to be increasingly cranky, rude and self-absorbed...
Don’t Avoid that Difficult Conversation
Karen Colligan, Communication, conflict resolution, Life, Relationships, communication, people, 0If you’ve got a difficult conversation brewing and you keep putting it off, you are not alone. According to...
“Connecting” Your Way to Wellness
Karen Colligan, Health, Life, People, wellness, communication, health, 0Earlier this month I was in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. with seven girlfriends I’ve known since high school....
Bring Back the Handwritten Note!
Karen Colligan, Communication, Gratitude, Kindness, communication, life, 0When was the last time you sent or received a personal note? I’m not talking about an email or...
In Defense of Common Courtesy
Karen Colligan, Communication, Kindness, Life, communication, people, 0A lot of people are grumbling these days – some privately, some very publicly – about “political correctness.” They...
Just Saying “Sorry” Doesn’t Cut It
Karen Colligan, Communication, Kindness, Relationships, communication, people, 0Remember when you were a kid and you had a fight with one of your siblings, and then Mom...