by Elaine Rosenblum | Aug 21, 2019 | Civility, Conflict, Human Connection, Respect, Word Choice
For my comeback blog, there’s no better time to talk about the power of human kindness. The next time you throw out some angry language, don’t fool yourself into thinking “well I showed them.” While you may have blasted out a verbal bullet or two, you also shot...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Jun 13, 2018 | Civility, Conflict, Conversation, Human Connection, ProForm U®, Respect
Allison Skinner’s article in The Conversation about the slippery slope of using dehumanizing language to describe other human beings is worth talking about. As of late, politics has crossed many lines. I typically refrain from commenting on the issues, per se. I draw...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Feb 25, 2018 | Collaborative Communication, Conflict, Conversation, Interviewing, ProForm U®, Respect
Have you ever been having a terrific conversation with a client or colleague when you let your guard down and an awkward comment slips out? Perhaps your slip was your honest and strong feelings about any number of issues such as your position on immigration, religion...
by Elaine Rosenblum | Apr 30, 2017 | Collaborative Communication, Conflict, Conversation, ProForm U®
Peter Wehner’s April 15 NYT article on the Quiet Power of Humility is humbling—in a good way. While Wehner uses religion to speak to humility, his points easily translate to organizational and communication culture. He suggests being secure enough to shift your view...
by Elaine Rosenblum | May 1, 2016 | Collaborative Communication, Conflict, Solutions
If the subject of this blog throws you, I aim to shift your viewpoint. This equation appears in my slides every time I teach collaborative negotiation. Many might see their pairing as incongruent. I see this equal footing in a positive light. Conflict is an...
