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Remembering How Brain Science and Community Help Us Navigate Workplace Conflict

Conflict Resolution, Play, Reflection, Relationships / Ombuzz

This week, I had the joy of reconnecting with ombuds colleagues from around the globe at the International Ombuds Association Annual Conference in Miami, Florida. There were many thought-provoking sessions, hallway conversations, and opportunities for sharing experiences. In response to my conference-wide invitation to share a key reminder or piece of wisdom for this week’s […]

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Want to Improve Your Work Culture? Adopt a Ritual!

Authenticity, Change management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Conversations, Mental Health, Play, Reflection, Relationships, Resilience, Tips and Tricks, Transition, Truth, Virtual Communication / Ombuzz

Why do we gather together to remember a loved one when they’ve died? Why do we say vows at a wedding? Why do we give toasts at Thanksgiving? These are all examples of rituals we regularly participate in, often without thinking. They are part of our culture and are a physical representation of the psychological

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Time to Play!

Anxiety, Mental Health, Play, Tips and Tricks / Ombuzz

Challenging times. Difficult times. Extraordinary times. These are all phrases that have been used repeatedly during the Coronavirus pandemic and they are all true. Let’s sit with that for a moment . . . People are still contracting the virus, some are becoming very sick at home while others need to go to the hospital.

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