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Reading The Compromise Trap has helped me move from a mindset focused on being “right” to one focused on being “effective.”  I have gained greater clarity of purpose through deep reflection on what - for me - constitutes a “worthy enough win” (serving patients), which has been invaluable in transcending the ego-based, often antagonistic interactions of the past. The book has helped me discover a more cooperative, constructive way forward in my relationships with peers and superiors.
Jeff Venable, RPSGT – Health Care Professional

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The Compromise TrapStay true to yourself and be a positive force at work.

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What Is An Upward Spiral?

 

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“Yours is the voice that can help ignite the contagious upward spiral of confidence that our country desperately needs.”– Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, Letter to America, Sept 2011

In September, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz called business leaders and fellow citizens to help turn the tide of uncertainty that has such a grip on our country.  “We must be catalysts for change… waiting for Washington to act is not a plan of action,” he says. Next week, he will be honored as the Fortune Business Person of the Year.

Why is the CEO of a major public corporation asking everyday citizens to help shift the country’s cultural climate? And what does he mean by an “upward spiral”?

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Individual and Small-group Activities for The Compromise Trap

Six activities to strengthen your personal foundations for staying true to yourself and build the skills for making "positive plays" at work, to do as a twelve-week program or one by one.
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Clearness Committee Activity

The “Clearness Committee” is a method developed by the Quakers in the 1660’s to help individuals discern their path when they face an important choice or opportunity. Adapted from Palmer’s excellent book, A Hidden Wholeness.
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Crafting Your Professional Guidelines

Clarify the commitments implied by your mission, values and priorities, and bring those into day-to-day decisions in a practical way.
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Problem-solving Story Circle Agenda

A sample agenda for drawing out hidden knowledge, insight, and new solutions from a group's experiences.
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Using the “Story Spine” for Idea-generation

A simple structure for using stories to generate ideas or to "warm up" a group. (With permission from Kat Koppett of Koppett & Co.)
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Introduction to Learning Communities

A short presentation on learning communities, for participants and community coordinators.
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Starting a Professional Quest Peer-coaching Group

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Larger-scale Conversations about Compromise and Purpose

A guide to starting your own group so you can tap the power of peer-reinforcement and problem-solving.

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Spiral StaircaseWhat Is an Upward Spiral?

Howard Schultz calls us to ignite an upward spiral of confidence to get the economy moving again.

What does he mean?