by Phoenix Strategies | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s really hard when our co-workers shoot down our ideas! In fact, it can sometimes feel like a punch in the gut. Our knee jerk reaction is to get defensive and self protective, which quickly kills any exchange of fresh ideas. So, the next time you make a...
by Phoenix Strategies | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you don’t believe that workplace conflict costs businesses massive amounts of money, take a look at these statistics: 30%-40% of supervisors’ and managers’ daily activities are devoted to dealing with conflicts in the workplace $700,000 is the average jury award in...
by Phoenix Strategies | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Research supports that the vast majority of people in conflict (including disgruntled customers) care more about the resolution process than the actual resolution. We all want to be treated with respect and feel heard. Sometimes, the best way to save your business...
by Phoenix Strategies | Jan 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
There I was, sweating away in a weight-lifting class when I noticed that the woman next to me kept examining herself in the mirror like she was enamored by her body. Without missing a beat or should I say rep, my first thought was, “Wow, is she ever vain! Some...
by Phoenix Strategies | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Resolve Conflict by Digging Deeper for Interests I was having a conversation with “Jackie” about her ex-husband, “Sam”. Jackie was upset because Sam kept “dragging his feet” on signing over permission for Jackie to take their two children out of state on vacation. ...
by Phoenix Strategies | Dec 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
v “How will I ever make it on my salary?” “Will she (he) take all my life’s earnings?” Financial issues can often feel overwhelming to divorcing couples. There are so many unknowns and fears. Divorce mediation can help couples tackle the many questions...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Will my kids be okay?” “I don’t want to be one of those single parents who have a different last name than my children” Divorcing parents typically wrestle with fears regarding their children’s wellbeing during and after divorce. There are many good divorce...
by Monica Lichtenberger | Oct 20, 2013 | Divorce Mediation
v “Will my kids be okay?” “I don’t want to be one of those single parents who has a different last name than my children” Divorcing parents typically wrestle with fears regarding their children’s wellbeing during and after divorce. A good divorce mediator...
