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Conflict Isn’t a Problem. Silence Is.

Conflict Isn’t a Problem. Silence Is.

by Ellen Patnaude | Apr 17, 2026 | Communication & Relationships, Leadership, Professional Growth, Wellbeing

Last time, we talked about why we avoid conflict — and why that avoidance tends to cost us more than the conflict itself. If you missed it, you can find it here.​ This week, I want to offer you a reframe. Because I think many of us have been operating with a...
Why We Avoid Conflict And What It’s Costing Us

Why We Avoid Conflict And What It’s Costing Us

by Ellen Patnaude | Apr 3, 2026 | Communication & Relationships, Leadership, Professional Growth, Wellbeing

Greetings, everyone! I hope Spring is starting to spring in your neighborhood. I’ve had about enough of this cold. It makes me want to hibernate. Hide away from the world and come back out when the sun is shining, the air is warm, and everything feels brighter....
The Feedback We’re Not Giving

The Feedback We’re Not Giving

by Ellen Patnaude | Mar 6, 2026 | Communication & Relationships, Leadership, Professional Growth, Wellbeing

The world feels rough right now for many of us. Regardless of your politics or views, we need more compassion for each other. If you’re not struggling at the moment, try to keep in mind that so many other people are. Fears and worries about life in general trickle...
When Accountability Falls Apart

When Accountability Falls Apart

by Ellen Patnaude | Feb 23, 2026 | Communication & Relationships, Leadership, Professional Growth, Wellbeing

I’ve been working with a lot of teams on accountability conversations lately. If you find this to be a topic that you avoid, or that creates challenges for you, you’re not alone. Too often, we avoid what’s hard. That may be because we view it as confrontational, or...
Where Expectations Go Wrong

Where Expectations Go Wrong

by Ellen Patnaude | Feb 6, 2026 | Communication & Relationships, Leadership, Professional Growth, Wellbeing

Ah, yes. One of my favorite topics—assumptions. The year is off and running. Maybe there’s a sense of excitement about a fresh start. And then the reality of how us humans tend to communicate amidst the busyness that is our lives. With a lot of assumptions baked in....
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