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Author: Karleen Savage
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Karleen is a trailblazer in the realm of relationships. As the creator of the Savage Theory of Resolution®, a five-skills model that can be used to resolve any conflict, she simplifies the mysterious world of mediation, hostage and crisis negotiation into palatable action steps for every person to use in their everyday interactions. She is decades deep into parenting and long standing relationships. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage and crisis negotiations, has been the Editor's Pick on her TEDx talk on curiosity, has been a guest on more than 30 podcasts, and has taken center stage for business and professional keynotes. Her website: KarleenSavage.com
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The question that scares people to bits. It's feels like, if I ask then I'm admitting some flaw, and that's just not true. Find out what all the hubbubs (is that even spelled right?) about from a conflict resolution expert.
Why would anyone want to do a podcast?? Find out why I put my hat in the ring of the podcast world (do you think it will go anywhere?).
What's my background? Someone asked me recently, do you have all the answers? "Absolutely not," I said, "you do, but I can help you dig those answers out from among all the dirt going through your head."
It's interesting the thoughts that go through your mind when you read about a friend passing away. Are you the same, and what do we do with it: What will you do with it?
"Why do you do all the things for Christmas?" she asks. Why do you or how have you?? I walk through a few ideas to help build, evolve and/or scale back the reason for the season.
What does an un-offended marriage mean to you? A peek into how offenses (at least this one) poke and grow to become a conflict, and how I sorted through it for a minute.
My 1st gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? This is a quick overview of all eight in the series.
My 2nd gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays?
My 3rd gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? This episode is the 1 question to ask that will set you up for the entire holiday season!!
My 4th gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? There is a little info at the beginning (about 2-min) and then you learn about the signs of trouble spots that you can respond to during the holidays.
My 5th gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? What are the general rules of thumb, little adjustments in the mind to create a more blessed and whole holiday.
My 6th gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? As someone who deals in hostage, crisis and courtrooms, talking with people experiencing anxiety is no joke. That's why I've included a simple technique to deal with those experiencing anxiety. It's easy and can take the pressure off.
Please reach out and tell me how you're doing using these gifts. Would like to hear your success story.
My 7th gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? When all doesn't go perfectly, what can we do when things go off track. Realizing "off track" can look like anything and have many responses, but this should help a little.
My 8th gift of 8 in my holiday series: how to survive and what have you been able to do with the holidays? It's hard to know if you're doing any good, so instead we let things run around our head wondering. We wonder if it worked, wonder if it helped, wonder if we made anything better for ourself or others. So, here are a few things to look for, questions to ask to allow you to sleep at night.
After what feels like a worn out marriage, someone asked me this question about mine, "What was it like in the beginning?" It took me a a moment to remember back and then the flood of memories began.
I am a complete bust when it comes to making New Year's resolutions. I know I'm not going to keep them, but I can do this instead. 8 questions I ask myself, and you can too. It's far more enjoyable.
Ahhh, instead of being in our heads about how to do things right or how to blend in, what if we just don't apologize for it. Here are 20 things you don't need to apologize for and how my daughters and friends taught me.
Just because it's common, doesn't mean we have to accept it. Listen as I walk through the way it used to be for me and the way I sorted through it using conflict resolution.




