by Tom Esch | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
Have you ever had to speak to someone who has more rank than you do, about a delicate topic? Just imagining doing this is frightening to most of us. In order to grow your capacity at home and at work, and to resolve issues, there are times you will need to do this....
by Tom Esch | Jun 22, 2023 | Blog
One of the common communication problems in construction involves the problem of workers getting quiet at the wrong time. Those with lower rank are often reluctant to speak up, especially when it comes to safety. Most have heard the safety leader or the boss say...
by Tom Esch | Jun 11, 2023 | Blog
Have you ever had a work situation where someone’s rank changed substantially, or someone messed up? How did those involved handle that situation? Did everyone impacted use their status in a way that contributed to the good of the company? Or did some people act...
by Tom Esch | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog
The Grinch had taken everything, all their floofloovers all their tartookas. He snatched every whohooper and gardooka. He stole the roast beast. He left nothing, not even a crumb for that mouse. Then he horsewhipped poor Max his dog, and that giant sled of toys, up...
by Tom Esch | Sep 23, 2022 | Blog
My wife Kristen had a car accident recently. In our driveway. It was not the first time. She expected me to blow up and shower her with blame. I did neither. Why not? Because I “accused myself” first, as recommended by the Persian poet Rumi: When something goes...
by Tom Esch | Aug 11, 2022 | Blog
Do you ever find yourself wanting to blame others for a painful situation? Are others habitually blaming you? When something goes bad at work or at home do you want to point the finger at another person? “Not my fault!” “I had nothing to do with it.” “I think it...
