Conflict is bound to arise amid the different values and expectations people hold in the workplace. To manage it effectively, conflict navigation specialist Frieda Hoffman asks listeners how they can shift the quality of the conversation to support more productive interactions. By naming and addressing potential ruptures in relationships, one can foster generative conflict for the sake of a stronger future together.

During this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Joan Collier, Dr. Crystal Bedley, and Kaylin Padovano reflect on the 'Navigating Tensions, Affirming Communities' Speaker Series, which helped launch our campaign to 'Meet the Moment with Humanity.' Each guest lecturer spoke to a critical element of community building, from rejecting polarization to respecting everyone's inherent dignity. In times of tension, being able to engage across differences can ultimately help us approach difficult dialogue with

Confidence and arrogance are VERY different things. They are both emotions, but come from different mindsets, and look very different.AND YET. :) We sometimes confuse them. We think that our confidence will come across as arrogance. We also often think of arrogance as all bad, and judge it harshly in ourselves and others. Today on Joyful Leader, we’re breaking down each of these emotions. We’ll talk about their differences, why a nuanced understanding of them is important, and how to tell them

We use so many tools throughout our lives and work — project management, life management, mind management. Tools, systems, frameworks, and rubrics are everywhere. These things are designed to help us, to make our lives easier and more efficient. But every tool can be turned into a weapon.Today we’re talking about using your tools for you, instead of turning them into weapons against you. We’ll talk about what this means, how you know you might be doing it, and what to do instead. Thanks for

We’re talking about how to think about the process of change — which is essentially rewiring your brain. When we change anything, we switch from an existing brain habit to a new one.Today we’re discussing how this process FEELS like it should just happen overnight, as soon as we become aware of us. That would be fantastic. But in reality, the process is like building muscle. Repetition is what creates tone and strength. I share more about this in today’s episode and walk you through how we

This is Volume 2 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:  When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter? As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be. 00:00 Introduction to Justice We Imagine 00:28 When is True Social Justice Possible? 03:29 What

Every time we change anything in our lives — habit, relationship, attitude, anything — we are essentially rewiring the brain. We’re creating new patterns of thought, feeling, and action.Many times, our existing patterns have been around for a very long time. Creating new ones doesn’t happen overnight. Today and next week, I’m sharing how I help my clients avoid frustration along the way — by sharing the two ideas that make the process of rewiring your brain feel like progress and momentum. Today,

Get ready to connect all the dots.In the last several episodes, we’ve been talking about using time well, and today, we’re bringing all the concepts together in a step-by-step guide to planning your week. This process gives you time for your highest priorities, clarity, allowance for emergencies, and a greater sense of calm about your week. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to

Today, we’re talking about the third phase of the accomplishment and time usage process: doing.While doing the thing — task, project, conversation — might seem like the most straightforward part, you and I know that it’s sometimes the part that feels most fraught. There are all kinds of external distractions and obstacles — the world doesn’t stop to honor our project priorities. But also, we experience internal obstacles. And today, we’re talking about all of it. I’ll share how I recommend you

Way back a few episodes ago, when we launched the series about using your time well, I mentioned the idea of deciding vs. intending.It was sort of a gloss-over moment, but it’s a hugely important idea. I’ve gotten so many questions about this difference. Today, we’re looking at this concept, which is pivotal in understanding your time decisions (and many other things). It’s key to understanding why things that are important to you do or don’t happen. In fact, understanding this difference — and

This is Volume 1 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:  When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter? As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Social Justice Origin Stories 00:24 The Power of Storytelling

We have more demands on our time now than we ever have. With all the noise, it can be difficult to figure out what to prioritize.Especially given that our mental, physical, and emotional resources are limited. We can't possibly do everything. In today's episode, we're talking about how to make that decision. I'll give you my take on what to prioritize when planning your time or your team's time. Links mentioned in this

Many of my clients want to work on how they use their time.Sometimes in their personal lives — spending more time with family, for example. Sometimes in their professional lives — using their work hours for what’s meaningful and important. or working on those meaningful, important things when they have the greatest energy to give. No matter what their time use goals, the theme is wanting to use their most precious resource well. In alignment with their values. Today kicks off a series of episodes

I recently had an experience that threw me. It was challenging mentally, physically, and emotionally. And for several weeks I didn’t feel like myself.But out of this came an opportunity I didn’t expect. I could see how I responded, what skills and techniques I used, and how I led myself through this experience differently than past challenges. It was imperfect. And messy. And I’m proud of myself for all of it. Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to

I’m going to say it right off the bat: I don’t like the term impostor syndrome (or imposter if that’s your preference).It implies sickness, something for which we need treatment. And that it’s somehow something we “come down with.” Though I don’t love the term, it describes a very real experience of very many real human beings. 🙂 So today we’re going to break it down — what is it, why does it happen, and what can you do if you’re experiencing it? Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of the

Imagine you’re watching a play.And the theater has a spotlight operator — someone who directs a beam of focus on the appropriate dialogue or action at any given moment. This focus isn’t the only thing happening — other scenery, other characters — but it’s the most useful thing happening. The focus is on the thing that moves the story forward. Our brains have this spotlight ability — to focus on one thing amid myriad possibilities. And today on the podcast, we’re talking about how to use this

Let’s talk about science. The scientific mindset, specifically.Last week, I shared that there are two skills that help us build habits that look big and impressive from the outside, but feel easy and delightful from the inside — embracing small steps and adopting a scientific mindset. And today we’re talking all about the latter. So often, when we try new things or start new routines, it can feel like we’re going for success — let’s get this 100% right, right away. But looking at change as an

I have some insider info for you. A secret tip, if you will.People sometimes hear about some habit I have and comment that they think I have superhuman discipline. Or commitment. And I’m shocked because so much of my life is centered around having as much freedom and free time as possible. Today and next week on the podcast, I’m sharing the two skills that have allowed me to build habits that look super impressive from the outside but feel easy and delightful on the inside. Embracing (sometimes

You’ve got a plan for your week, balancing multiple high priorities. And then something goes sideways. Something specific — someone else doesn’t deliver in the way that you expected.In this scenario and other similar situations, many people do something that I almost always coach against — doing someone else’s job. This means jumping in to take on more work to compensate for someone else’s mistake, poor performance, lack of interest, etc. Today we’re talking about how to be aware of when you’re

Imagine that every situation you find yourself in, every circumstance in your life, is a song.What you think about yourself in relation to that circumstance or situation is the song's baseline . . . . . . the sometimes under-the-surface yet nonetheless powerful theme that shapes the entire song. Or in your case, how you experience the entire situation. Today on the podcast, I'm talking about this concept, which is the most powerful and important thing we work on in coaching I’ll give you tips on