In this episode of Global Trellis, mediators Brian Shimer and Andrew Arthur share insights on navigating hard conversations, offering a practical five-step conversational pathway that includes awareness, listening, clarifying, validation, and thoughtful response. They explore why people avoid difficult discussions, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, meaningful listening, and understanding the difference between task-oriented and relational conflicts. The conversation provides cross-cultural workers with valuable tools to approach challenging conversations with empathy, curiosity, and intentionality.

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Brian and Andrew's Mediation Company: Genesis Christian Mediation https://www.genesischristianmediation.com/

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In this episode of Global Trellis, Bernie and Amy tackle the challenging topic of toxic leadership in cross-cultural work. They explore what makes leadership toxic, sharing personal experiences and offering insights to help listeners recognize unhealthy workplace dynamics. The conversation provides a compassionate and practical look at leadership challenges in ministry and mission settings.

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Global Trellis Article about Toxic Leadership.

Bernie’s Weekly Leadership Essay (Good Dirt Substack)

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"It depends" is not a very satisfactory answer to whether someone with neurodiversity should be on the field. Amy Young and Jenilee Goodwin came up with a helpful model that easy to implement! Jenilee unpacks the "Red, Yellow, Green" method. This episode provides a practical, compassionate framework for evaluating individual capabilities, team dynamics, and organizational support in cross-cultural ministry settings.

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Companion Article on Global Trellis—Neurodiversity Questions: Guiding Principles to Consider by Jenilee https://globaltrellis.com/neurodiversity-questions-guiding-principles-to-consider/

Neurodiversity Week course: https://globaltrellis.com/shop/neurodiversity-week/

Jenilee Rachel Coaching: https://jenileerachel.com/

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