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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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Elizabeth Doty, Co-founder

San Francisco, CA

Elizabeth brings a background in organizational learning, systems thinking, change, conflict, and collaboration, as well as hands-on experience in process improvement and operations management. She recently completed The Compromise Trap and, in 2006, supported William Ury with research for his book, “The Power of a Positive No.” View resume...

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Kat Koppett, Co-founder

Albany, NY

Kat specializes in the use of theatre and storytelling techniques to enhance individual and group performance in organizations. She is the author of “Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity,Teamwork, Leadership and Learning”, and founder of Koppett + Company.

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Terri Tate, Co-founder

Sausalito, CA

Terri is an “inspirational humorist” who specializes in bringing the transformative power of storytelling to individuals, and into organizations to build teams, bridge differences, and create connection and community. A registered nurse and two-time cancer survivor, she works extensively with healthcare providers on preventing "lateral violence".

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Stephanie Tristan, Operations Director

Albany, CA

Stephanie has a background working with non-profits and is passionate about her community service work. Previously, she was the fundraising/public relations coordinator for a non-profit that provides services to the homeless. She is excited about having the opportunity to work with the WorkLore team in empowering business leaders and making a positive impact in the professional world. She also runs a part-time business for non-profits, People Smart Consulting.

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Stephanie Nestlerode, Affiliate

Driftwood, TX

Stephanie Nestlerode envisions civic, business and public sectors working together to make wise choices for a shared future.   She is a founding partner of Omega Point International whose work promotes healthy environments where we live, work, learn and play.  We focus on bringing coherence and energy to plans, program, policies and practices by learning from stakeholders at all levels of a system.  Consultations provide learning opportunities that inspire, guide, challenge and cultivate partnering skills.  She is currently working with the Austin Healthy Adolescent Initiative.

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

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