PRISM Conflict Solutions

10/17/2023

Don't miss Melinda Gehris talking about one of our favorite superpowers -- curious questions!

07/12/2022

Are you a leader looking to (re)build trust with your direct reports? Listen to this short video clip for advice from Donna Hicks. She reminds us that asking for feedback from your direct reports and being open to hearing what they have to say about your contributions to the culture creates connection and builds trust.

Donna Hicks is Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, and author of the "Dignity: The Essential Role it Plays i...

01/19/2022

I just finished reading "Atlas of the Heart", Brene Brown's latest book. One of the many reminders from this book (which I highly recommend) is the importance of words. Especially in times of conflicts, it is hard enough to name our own emotion. Naming someone else's emotions? Well, that can be treacherous territory! What can you do instead? Ask! As anyone who has taken one of our workshops knows, we are huge fans of asking curious questions. The key is being truly curious and asking in a neutral inviting tone. If the question is truly curious, it will feel genuine and non-judgmental and invite shared understanding and connection.

01/29/2021

A short and impactful read about the importance of focusing on impact versus intent.

Do you feel like it's unfair to accuse you of being oppressive if you 'didn't mean' to cause harm? If the impact of our actions is the furthering of oppression, then in the end that’s what matters.