Why the dialogue approach will help you far more than the discussion mindset when communicating, especially in high-stakes interactions.

Reputation Intelligence: "The Sad Part is When the Truth is Not Enough." Keep telling it and it might not move the needle. Yet a smarter approach could unlock progress and breakthrough to get the factual, truthful narrative to prosper and improve or restore reputation.

Parental alienation is a behavior that takes place. Is it always transpiring when it is alleged? That takes research to learn for certain but most people stop short in seeking out facts and truth. When it does happen, it is almost covered up, no matter how extreme and obvious the misbehavior.

Blogging can be dangerous business, especially if you call yourself a journalist and assert your opinion as fact when that opinion is not factual and it defames someone.

Receiving a “no” can be unnerving, especially when a conversation to problem solve something very important is being discussed or argued. But a “no” doesn’t have to be as problematic as it initially seems. There is a skilled way forward.

You may legally beat repeated claims of wrongdoing, you may still have severe reputation problems with the court of public opinion and critics. The byproduct can be painful “opportunity loss” in your career.

"Secondary Trauma is the name given to the anger, bitterness and resentment that arises when people feel that they haven’t been properly looked after following a traumatic experience," according to Clarity Stress and Trauma.

There's zero shame in asking for a help with the heavy, scary weights we are carrying in our lives right now. We don't sufficiently trust decent people in safe environments.