How to use both sides of your brain to achieve balance and success

Together, they create a beautiful, crucial balance that enables us to flourish in the workplace. 

Months ago, I began coaching a manager and their direct report. The two were in deep conflict—the manager felt the direct report was reactive and defensive, while the direct report was unwilling to give difficult feedback, manage up, and advocate for their needs. At the time, their interactions were fraught with anger, frustration, and irritability. Attempts to resolve the conflict were unsuccessful. Neither were fully engaging their right hemispheres. Instead, they were operating from a predominantly transactional mindset and a triggered nervous system.