Category Archives: Making Decisions

Dialogue and The Four-Fold Way

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

These guidelines were created by Dr. Angeles Arrien, and can be used as a spiritual way of describing dialogue. 1. Show Up and Choose to be Present Show up means nobody is allowed to come as an empty chair. Be … Continue reading →

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Creating Dialogue Instead Of Conflict

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

It is easier to create an argument than it is to create a dialogue. When we have different opinions about the way to solve a problem, we often act as if there is one correct answer and our task is … Continue reading →

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Difficult Decisions

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

How do you decide when to give up when something isn‘t working? Yvonne, an executive, feels paralyzed by her boss‘ new rules that require her to get approval for even the smallest expenditures. Yvonne is also representing her company in … Continue reading →

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Coaching: Plug the Energy Drains

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

“I don’t take clients I don’t want anymore.“ explained Katy Kurtz, when I asked why she thought her professional life was finally “going so well.” Katy, a family law attorney, had recently been over stressed by managing several very difficult … Continue reading →

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Coaching: Increase Available Time and Energy by Taking Time Off

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Laurie Weiss

Gillian and her husband Bob both held responsible corporate positions. Togetherness was the theme of their nine-year-old marriage. Although they

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