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When Mediation Feels Like Failure — And Why It’s Actually a Radical Act of Leadership
Let’s face it—conflict at work is uncomfortable. Whether it’s a simmering tension in a team meeting or a full-blown misunderstanding...

Ariana Friedlander
7 days ago4 min read
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Asserting Boundaries When Tested - Lessons from a 10 year old
My daughter has a friend who consistently illustrates just how hard it can be to hold a boundary. Recently, she told me about a...

Ariana Friedlander
Apr 34 min read
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One Reason Why Asserting Effective Boundaries is Hard and What To Do About It
My 8 month old kitten has been significantly bigger than my 5 year old cat for the majority of the time we've had her. Despite that, the...

Ariana Friedlander
Dec 11, 20244 min read
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What if he isn't lying?
The other day, I witnessed an unsettling scene - an older child physically assaulted another, while a third stood nearby. Later, when...

Ariana Friedlander
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Here's a simple trick to know it's time to speak up
It was the second night in a row I woke up at 2am unable to fall back asleep. I was ruminating about a situation. Playing a movie in my...

Ariana Friedlander
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Uncomfortable but Safe
Climbing the pole for the high ropes course, my palms were sweaty. I paused a few rungs up, took some deep breaths to steady my nerves...

Ariana Friedlander
Feb 1, 20225 min read
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