It’s a common scene on the playground: Eric does something that annoys Jacob, so Jacob shouts, “Stop it!”  Eric retorts, “You can’t make me. It’s a free country!”

Change is inevitable – everybody knows that.  Some of you reading this today don’t even know it used to be common for a person

As women we hold space for different identities throughout our lifetime. Some we are born into and some we step into.

One of the major roadblocks to strong relationships, both at home and at work, is the inability to effectively manage one’s emotions.

Step One: Give them responsibility without authority – Many of us have had this experience: You find an item in a store that’s marked down

I can only imagine how desperately the residents of the eastern states are longing for the snow to melt and the air to warm up.

Most couples who come for marriage counseling initially report experiencing very low levels of marital satisfaction.

Unlike pieces of hardware that weren’t made to bend or flex, humans were designed with this capacity… and for good reason.

In my last blog I shared the first four of seven practical tips for managing your anger well. They were:

1.  Understand what anger is

Living with regret is like walking through life dragging a heavy ball and chain around your ankle – it will do nothing but slow you down.

By far, the number one problem identified by married couples is that they can't communicate effectively. It's actually somewhat hard to believe that

I frequently hear women express concerns about their husbands not communicating affection or what they think and feel about many topics

Giving feedback is a critically important part of the communication process within the workplace. Most people find it easy to offer positive comments but

If it’s your job to lead a team of employees or volunteers, it can be a bit unnerving to know that the buck stops on your desk, but the group members

Whether you have been married for several months or many years the daily stresses and busyness of life can easily turn the passionate flame of relational

As the new year begins, we often give a lot more thought to things we want to do differently, better, or not at all. Many of us evaluate our calendars and priorities,

If you’re reading this blog in the days before Christmas, maybe you have found a quiet moment either before or after a flurry of activity, family gatherings,

If you have had a terrible day at work and you are angry or grouchy, what does your family see and feel when you get home?

In the business world we often hear terms and strategies for doing business that are predatory, aggressive, and even deceptive

Most people don’t realize just how powerful listening can be, and they often miss out on its valuable benefits.

What about you?