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The Compromise Trap

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

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Twin Arts of Apology and Compromise

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Last month I had the good fortune to partner on a joint talk with John Kador, author of Effective Apology, to explore how compromise and apology might be linked.

What I learned is that the ability to apologize when an apology is due is a healthy compromise. It means giving up the need to be right, to reinforce some fantasy image of who we are, because we value our relationships more than our egos. It requires owning up to our blind spots, weaknesses, and bad habits, but brings us back in touch with reality and frees us from the compromise trap.

 

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If you are going to stay true to yourself and act as a positive force, you can’t wait for the organization to engage your passions and commitment. You need to license yourself to lead from wherever you are, bringing your full capacity and intelligence into play.

Our programs help you clarify what unique talents and perspectives you bring, how you truly want to engage, and how to be both independent and committed to your organization.

Keeping the Mission Real: Balancing Courage and Compromise in Values-based Ventures

Half-day interactive session to help social entrepreneurs and values-based leaders weigh which compromises advance their mission and which go too far.

Courage, Compromise and Cross-sector Collaboration: An informal dialogue

An afternoon dialogue and collaborative inquiry for social entrepreneurs and leaders from government agencies and non-profits

Redefining the Game: A Workshop for Professionals Facing Change

Half-day interactive session to help professionals deal with constant change at work while staying true to themselves and contributing to their organizations.

The Power of a Positive No

One-day experiential workshop and clinic for leaders, managers, professionals and individual contributors struggling with stress or impractical demands.

Peer-coaching Groups for Professionals

Virtual groups that meet every 2-3 weeks via phone and online, to assist each other with current work-related challenges and opportunities.

Leading for Integrity: Unleash Your Team's Full Potential for Innovation, Value and Impact

Two-day intensive working session for leaders, followers, and intact teams who want to use organizational integrity to unleash their momentum.

Story Circles for Teams

Three-hour team working sessions for teams and learning communities, whether they are just forming, confronting important problems, working to share knowledge, or facing a transition.

The Art of "Sucking it Up".... and When Not To

Half-day interactive workshop to help professionals and leaders know when to be flexible and when to push back -- and build their confidence and skills for pushing back in constructive, effective ways.

Weighing Healthy and Unhealthy Compromise

Half-day interactive workshop to help professionals recognize and weigh critical choices, and take positive action when they cannot go along with a directive, norm, policy or deal.

 

CT-Apology 2Twin Arts of Apology & Compromise

Learn more about the connection between effective apology and healthy compromise as Elizabeth Doty and John Kador team up for an insightful discussion.

A Conversation with Radio Host, Susan Davis...

Interview with Elizabeth Doty on Good Green Radio

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