Does conflict disrupt your workplace environment? Read on! Judy Ringer answers some commonly asked questions on the subjects of workplace conflict, difficult people, and how to manage them more effectively. Q. What are some typical breakdowns in the workplace? JR: I wouldn’t call them breakdowns.

“The group you work with has a level of self-esteem based on the composite self-esteem levels of the individuals in the group. We each take to the workplace (works the same in families) our level of awareness,…and our ability to stay in present-time and not let past hurts be projected onto others….One of the most important things we do is model and reflect to others how we value ourselves….”

Friday Video: TED Talk – Without even realizing it, we’re barricading ourselves against strangeness — people and ideas that don’t fit the patterns of who we already know, what we already like and where we’ve already been.

Most managers unintentionally create low morale in their work group. There are several reasons why their leadership does this.

Creative expression should be honored and valued at work.