Cynthia Pladziewicz Professional Development Perspectives

This short article offers a great approach to asking for what you want at work or at home. The basic idea is that a complaint is really a request. And when you explicitly say that...."This is not a complaint, it's a request."....., the listener is so much better able to hear it and not feel attacked.

Legendary Couples Therapists John and Julie Gottman Say This Common Communication Advice Is Dead Wrong The most common script for starting difficult conversations is less than useless, according to the famed couples therapists.

For a heartwarming story about the incredible influence of music and the power of giving back, I highly recommend checking out this captivating 40-minute short film titled "The Last Repair Shop." Produced by L.A. Times Short Docs in collaboration with Searchlight Pictures, this film beautifully showcases the transformative impact that music can have on individuals and communities.

The Last Repair Shop | L.A. Times Short Docs & Searchlight Pictures In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the lar...

I hear this all the time. Working people say they are as, or more, productive as ever. Leaders and managers say they they are not so sure about that. I like Peterson's take on this.

The Root of Over-Meeting Culture Or: The Great Hybrid Productivity Freakout