How misinformation can be good for you!
Getting "played" is humiliating and hard to recover from; it is also hard to admit. I know I’ve been there! The misinformation explosion makes it much more likely to get "played" than ever.... Read More
Karen Valencic
Founder, Spiral Impact
Proper Distance – Lessons from Swords to Trigonometry
The initial distance between people often determines the outcome of a martial arts interaction. In Aikido, we call it “proper distance” or “ma-ai.” Proper distance feels comfortable and occurs when a... Read More
Did You Miss This in All the Noise? Learn From a Master of Noise Control!
Simone Biles' recent unparalleled performance in gymnastics caused me great pause, how she balances on a narrow beam, flips multiple times in the air, glides from high to low bars, and jumps with styl... Read More
Courageous, Crazy or Curious? Exploring Civility During the Holidays
Adding heat to a tinderbox, even a little bit, ignites a huge raging fire. As the holidays approach, this bears consideration as we gather with people who may have polar opposite viewpoints in our div... Read More
Ahh…Yes! Turning a Hot Mess into a Cool Breeze
"Problems cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them," is attributed to Einstein over 75 years ago. This still holds true, particularly in challenging communications. Many people a...... Read More
What the Fit!?
Good fit in our work, relationships, and, yes, shoes – brings energy and joy into our lives! I recently bought a new pair of shoes. They were very snug, the salesman assured me they would stretch...... Read More
‘Clearity’ for You and Your Team
Rather than make New Year’s resolutions, I picked a theme for the year. That theme was clarity. Having clarity means my actions and words align with my values and purpose. This keeps me going in ...... Read More
Three Misconceptions About Power
I recently took another black belt test in Aikido. With 28 years of practice under my belt I found this one to be quite fun! This was also a time of reflection about what continues to...... Read More
Three Misconceptions About Power
Just what is the true nature of power? My business expertise in mastering conflict is grounded in the martial art, Aikido. I recently earned another black belt. With 28 years of practice under my b...... Read More