Yes, I’m a mediation geek. My idea of a fun Saturday is sharpening the saw by …

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During an Everything DiSC® team-building session with a client’s employee group last week, I emphasized the …

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I’ve experienced this scenario too many times in my HR career: (Phone rings.) Supervisor:  “Hi Deb, …

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A great sale on flash drives brought me to a big-box retail store today. A good …

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One of my clients invited me to their staff picnic today – moved inside due to …

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