Summer Travels
At some point in the first decade of our marriage, my partner and I committed to a principle: Traveling to see family …
Can you debate without winners and losers?
The Guardian author Adam Grant described how getting into intellectual sparring with a friend brought them closer. My take on his advice, …
How to Calm Down (even now)
Brain science tells us that our brains do not work well when we are afraid. When we feel threatened, our higher, …
This Week, You Need to Calm Down
Brain science tells us that our brains do not work well when we are afraid. When we feel threatened, our higher, mammal …
Standing Up to Bullies in Your Family
When I teach verbal self-defense, I frequently get questions not only about at-work relationships, but also about family bullies. The thing about …