Grooves
Inspiring, practical, brief messages to boost your daily groove. (In chronological order here.)
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tc.2018-12-23Parenting: Take No Prisoners!*
Wouldn't you rather be an emancipator than an incarcerator!?
2018-12-17What Kind of Leader Are You?
A true leader is a partner to his or her followers.
2018-12-14Free Your Child (and Yourself) from Blame
"Hold presence" with your feelings about unwanted behavior instead of reacting to it.
2018-12-12Beyond Blame: Holding the Hot Potato
If you're willing to hold the "hot potato" and not pass it on... Game over!
2018-12-10Presence: The Cure for Blame
Learn the skill that lets you stop the blame game from sucking the life out of your relationships.
2018-12-06Rethinking Everything
How would things be different in a world shaped by Partnership values?
2018-12-03Beyond “Setting Limits” – Part 4 – The Limitless Potential of Adolescence
"Limits" and "consequences" don't work for teenagers, either. Partnership works.
2018-11-30Beyond “Setting Limits” – Part 3 – Creating Safety
Help your child avoid danger without becoming a source of danger yourself.
2018-11-28Beyond “Setting Limits” – Part 2 – Natural vs. Artificial Limits
Understanding the difference will help you shift from the parent-as-limit-setter model to the partnership parenting model.
2018-11-26Beyond “Setting Limits” (Part 1)
Everyone says, "Children need limits!" But is it really true?
2018-11-19WordWatch: “...MADE me feel...” (Part 3)
Why are people so addicted to this phrase?
2018-11-16WordWatch: “...MADE me feel...” (Part 2)
Take your power back by rethinking what "made" you feel bad.
2018-11-14WordWatch: “...MADE me feel...” (Part 1)
This insidious power drain is easy to spot once you're aware of it.
2018-11-12Does ‘Peaceful Parenting’ Work?
(Yes, but real peace requires a sincere commitment to conscious inner work.)
2018-11-09From PREscriptive to DEscriptive
Words are powerful tools, but don't let them dictate who you are.
2018-11-07Creative Democracy
Who says there can be only one winner?
2018-11-05On Leadership
Real leaders have power with -- not power over -- their followers.
2018-11-02The Price of Power (Part 3)
The misunderstanding and fear of responsibility keeps most people from enjoying their power.
2018-10-31The Price of Power (Part 2)
The greatest power requires no less than your unconditional surrender.
2018-10-29The Price of Power
Authentic power is free, but to feel powerful there's a price to pay.