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Developing Leaders: Tips and Tricks

Are people born as leaders or can they become one? Some would argue that leadership is in ones blood, you either have it or you don’t. We would argue that it is not a combination of qualities that make a leader, but a combination of actions.…
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Acknowledging Our Biases

All of us are biased. In fact, says Rachael Frame, occupational psychologist at Work Group, “you’re not a human being if you’re not naturally biased in some way.” Most of us do not recognize our biases and therefore make judgments based…

Extending Peace to the Grassroots

From the early 1970’s to the mid 1990’s Northern Ireland was the site of bitter conflict between those struggling for reunification with the rest of Ireland and those wanting the region to remain a part of the United Kingdom. The Irish-British…
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Communication ABC’s

Effective Communication Communication seems like it should be simple, however when not done well, the result is often misunderstanding and conflict. Communication is not just talking, it is an exchange of symbols, all of which are open…
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Strategic Planning: Faith and the Future

Each new year individuals vow to keep their latest resolution. However, even the seemingly determined fail to follow through and expectations quickly fall short. This resolution phenomena may not result from a lack of determination, rather…

How To Use Introspection To Up Your Leadership Game

From Guest Author Linda Hyden  Leadership is a people watching sport. We watch leaders, we read about leaders, we get excited about leaders, we tweet about leaders, we get disgusted with leaders and we follow leaders who share our values…
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From Conflict to a Shared Vision: Defining the Future of the Groundfishing Industry

For almost 30 years, the Northeast fishing community has been at odds over how to best manage a severely depleted supply of groundfish after a decade of heavy fishing. To preserve stock, the region implemented tough regulations resulting…
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The Art of Negotiation

When you think of the word negotiation what is the first image that pops into your head? Was it a bank heist, SWAT teams, or did you picture Kevin Spacey as “The Negotiator.” Typically, negotiations take place in a much different setting…

Pal Dan Gum

Purifying & Recharging Your Body Pal Dan Gum Pal Dan Gum comes from ancient Chinese and Korean art. It is composed of 8 different movements, designed to release tension, balance, and energize the body. Through these gentle movements,…
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Leading Change – Will We Ever Master the Art of Managing Transitions?

“The only thing constant in life is change.” Everyone has heard this saying before, but have we really mastered the art of managing the transitions needed to implement change? If change takes place in all aspects of our lives, how many…
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The Man Who Invented Management

In his kindergarten class in Vienna, Austria a young Peter Drucker first learned about the concept of management. Fast-forward to present day and Peter Drucker is now known as the man who invented management. A writer, professor, and management…