The Meisha Rouser Show : Leadership and Professional Development, with Organizational Psychologist and Master Certified Coach

In a previous show, Ron Kraybill introduced five Conflict Styles people use during a disagreement. Ron returns as my guest to discuss how we can use the Two-Step Method to gracefully maneuver through conflict constructively. By becoming “conflict style aware” we can build our ability to be more confident when dealing with conflict.

Howard Behar was one of the three leaders who built the Starbucks organization and has recently launched his second book on Leadership, The Magic Cup. Howard is committed to exchanging ideas and creating dialogue around the way we lead ourselves and others in organizations today. An advocate of the Servant Leadership Model, Howard also addresses the role personal leadership plays in our individual lives.

Are you struggling with how to provide space for good ideas to emerge and germinate within your group or team? Liberating Structures (LS) are microstructures that unleash individual brilliance and collective wisdom. Join Keith McCandless, the co-developer of LS, and I as we explore the power of these tools to distribute control so that participants can shape direction themselves as the action unfolds. If your looking for ways to foster change within your work environment, you won’t want to miss this show.

It is estimated that we make over 70,000 decisions in an average day. And, it is proven that our capacity to make smart decisions can be negatively impacted by having to make so many decisions. In this show, I will explore what experts and research tell us on how we sabotage our decision making process and what we can do about it.

Whether we like it or not, business teams are constantly going through change and transitions. And, of course, change usually brings up fear and anxiety. However, understanding the various stages and cycles that a team typically goes through when maneuvering through change can help managers and leaders to more competently and confidently assist their teams through transitions and ensure their teams are optimally performing in a positive manner. By listening to this show you will gain valuable tips and insights to help enhance your teams performance.

A tool for navigating through conflict or change management – among other things – is understanding the power that “story” (or narrative) has on a person, group, or culture. Our perception of reality is based in the story we (or others) tell ourselves. By helping to open up the story allows room for growth, advancement, change and opportunity to take place. Doug Nathan has amazing success in cultivating and opening the “story” within one of the toughest nuts to crack…government. Don’t miss what will be a very informative and rich discussion.

Are you frustrated with an employee or co-worker not doing what you need them to do? There are a variety of reasons that could be leading to this behavior. This show will explore the top 10 reason that could be leading to this behavior and what you can do to get them back on board.

When in a conflict situation we tend to use one of five conflict styles, and our default style may not always be the best style to use. Ron Kraybill has been a pioneer in the field of conflict resolution and peace building since the 1970s. Many of you may know him as the creator of Style Matters: The Kraybill Conflict Style Inventory, a widely used training tool that trains leaders and laypeople in conflict management. Join me as we discuss with Ron the different conflict styles.

Ever feel like the other person you are talking to just isn't getting what your trying to tell them? Is there a particular person who doesn't seem to listen to you? Would you like to improve your ability to influence and motivate others? This show will go over how to quickly assess peoples personality and how they process information, in order to adjust your communication to fit their style. We will also talk about managing the various personality types as well.

Ever hire a person that was just amazing in the interview, yet three months after you hire them you wonder what happened to that amazing person in the interview? This show will uncover the biggest mistakes managers make during the interviewing process and goes into depth on how to become an expert behavioral interviewer.