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Four Tips For Handling Conflict with Dignity
As a lifelong educator, and now an ombuds of almost eight years, I have always been a huge proponent...
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Speaking with Authenticity: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
So you’re scheduled to give a big talk to a group of people you respect. You’ve got to come up with something...
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Public Speaking: What You Need to Succeed (Part I)
Are you new to public speaking, or looking to enhance your expertise? In our latest Ombuzz post, University...
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Four Ways to Work with Silence
Many of our blog posts focus on what to say and how to say it. In this post, I will highlight when it...
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Avoid Unnecessary Conflict by Using These Phrases Instead
In the workplace, we all hope to make people feel better when they surface concerns and issues. Our intent...
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Conflict Tips Through the Lens of Science and Nature (Part 2 of 2)
Series Intro:  Lately I’ve come across multiple articles in the press showing how much science...
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Conflict Tips Through the Lens of Science and Nature (Part 1 of 2)
Lately I’ve come across multiple articles in the press showing how much science and nature have to teach...
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Be Like Abe: Effectively Use Humor to Diffuse Conflict and Tension
We’ve all heard the proverb; laughter is the best medicine. That’s because it relieves stress, elevates...
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The Science Behind Kindness: Why Kindness Matters in the Workplace
Happy new year to all! New beginnings and new opportunities abound and I believe it is the perfect time...
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Harnessing Resilience in an Uncertain World: Fostering Resilience in Others (Part 3 of 3)
Introduction The year 2022 has been a transitionary year. We’ve emerged from the isolation of a global...
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Harnessing Resilience in an Uncertain World: Activating Resilience Within Ourselves (Part 2 of 3)
Introduction The year 2022 has been a transitionary year. We’ve emerged from the isolation of a global...
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Harnessing Resilience in an Uncertain World: Building Momentum (Part 1 of 3)
Introduction The year 2022 has been a transitionary year. We’ve emerged from the isolation of a global...
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Team Performance Requires Psychological Safety: The P.H.E.W. Method Can Help
Pop quiz: What is the single most important factor in determining team performance?  Answer: Psychological...
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The Gossip Train: Is it Time for a No-Gossip Policy?
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: What if the Office is Talking About You?
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: Tips for Mitigating Harmful Office Gossip
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: How Gossip Can Help Ombuds Work
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: Hidden Virtues
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: The Dark Side
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: A Vicious Cycle
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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Help Us Celebrate 100 Blog Posts!
Help us celebrate 100 Ombuzz blog posts and check out our 5 top viewed posts!
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The Gossip Train: Why do We Gossip?
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Gossip Train: What Exactly is Gossip?
The Gossip Train is the University of Colorado Ombuds’ series of blog posts and lunch and learns on all...
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The Power of the Intentional Pause
Have you ever been shocked or surprised about what is being said during a work meeting and not sure how...
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