Published inAuthority Magazine·4 days agoNeurodiversity in the Workforce: Nia Davies Of Yugenial On Why It’s Important To Include Neurodiverse Employees & How To Make Your Workplace More Neuro-InclusiveAn Interview With Eric Pines — Neurodiversity as an umbrella term, and the conditions that it includes are still poorly understood — a wide variety of obstacles boil down to degrees of trust and transparency between partners. So the lack of clarity around such topics only compounds the situation. …Business7 min readBusiness7 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·4 days agoWorkplace Conflict Resolution: Author Dr. Julien C. Mirivel On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Ask open-ended questions. When a conflict emerges with a colleague, instead of fighting your way through, ask questions that don’t have a “yes” or “no” answer. In the story above, I asked my colleague, “What do you think we should do for this retreat?” …Social Impact11 min readSocial Impact11 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 22The Business Side Of Law: Alyssa J Devine Of Purple Fox Legal On 5 Things You Need To Create Or Lead A Successful Law FirmAn Interview With Eric Pines — Try new experiences and apply the knowledge gained. Law school primarily prepares lawyers for the practice of law. But leading or starting a law firm requires so much more than that. It requires the entrepreneurial skills that any CEO would need to run a business; How to manage personnel, how…Business18 min readBusiness18 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 22Workplace Conflict Resolution: Author Iris Clermont On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Using mathematics as a way to visualise conflict resolution, such as the basics of a triangle. Conflict resolution is successful when it is completed, accepted and committed from every side. An important component of leadership is conflict resolution. Why is conflict resolution so important? How can leaders effectively incorporate conflict…Social Impact10 min readSocial Impact10 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 22Workplace Conflict Resolution: Kevin Herring Of Ascent Management Consulting On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Make the main thing the main thing — That means everyone needs to understand and connect emotionally to the big picture as the primary goal. Everyone needs to be working for the success of the whole. An important component of leadership is conflict resolution. Why is conflict resolution so important…Social Impact15 min readSocial Impact15 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 16Workplace Conflict Resolution: Anne Gotay Of Sotero On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Facilitate teamwork and support: Team members should know their leader is available to help them when challenges come up. By fostering collaboration and demonstrating that you are supportive and there to help, they know you have their best interests at heart. When I was tasked with analyzing all deals to…Social Impact12 min readSocial Impact12 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 16Disability Inclusion In The Workplace: Melanie Foley Of Liberty Mutual Insurance On How Businesses Make Accommodations For Customers and Employees Who Have a DisabilityAn Interview With Eric Pines — Network and build relationships: Networking is key to building relationships in your industry and can lead to job opportunities and mentorship. Attend industry events, join professional groups. As we all know, over the past several years there has been a great deal of discussion about inclusion and diversity in the…Social Impact10 min readSocial Impact10 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 16Workplace Conflict Resolution: Sean McAlindin On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Be willing to give. Conflict means two people don’t see things the same way. Sometimes we’re not going to come to a full and complete understanding. In these times, it’s important for each party to be flexible and compassionate. …Social Impact9 min readSocial Impact9 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 16Kimberly Parker On How They Are Helping To Make Accommodations For Employees With PTSDAn Interview With Eric Pines — Open-Door Policy: Establish an open-door policy that encourages employees to openly discuss their mental health concerns and accommodation needs. Create an environment where they feel safe and supported when sharing their challenges. For people who are struggling with PTSD, finding a job in a supportive environment can be challenging. It…Business15 min readBusiness15 min read
Published inAuthority Magazine·Sep 11Workplace Conflict Resolution: Ginelle Krummey Of ‘Growth Point Collaborative’ On How Team Leaders Can Create The Right Environment To Resolve ConflictsAn Interview With Eric Pines — Invite people to practice on low-stakes conflicts. While the culture is shifting, make sure to keep it light! Encourage conflict resolution exercises where nobody thinks they’re necessary, such as issues in the staff refrigerator. …Social Impact16 min readSocial Impact16 min read
