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Disagreeing Respectfully at Work: A 6-Step Process for Business Partners © 2026 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor, with the SLC Staff Disagreement isn’t a sign the partnership is failing. It’s a sign you’re actually making decisions together. But when the stakes are high and the pressure is on, it’s easy for a […]

Communication Boundaries for Business Partners: Rules That Stop Fights Before They Start © 2026 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor, with the SLC Staff Most partnership “blowups” follow the same pattern: a real business problem turns into a tone problem—then a respect problem—then a relationship problem. And once that happens, the decision you

Feeling Frustrated With Your Business Partner? Use These Communication Tools to De-Escalate © 2026 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor, with the SLC Staff Most partnerships don’t blow up because people disagree. They blow up because the hard stuff shows up at the worst possible time—between meetings, right before a deadline, or when

Text Your Business Partner? Communication Tools to Resolve Conflict © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor Your choice of communication medium, face-to-face interactions, email, video conferencing, or even instant messaging, can profoundly impact your partnership’s health. Communicating isn’t just about exchanging information; it is also about understanding the intentions and emotions behind

7 Strategies for Balancing Business In Family Partnerships © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor Are you currently in a business with family members or considering this possibility? Family business partnerships can be advantageous, allowing family members to build upon a trusting relationship to generate financial success and have more flexibility in

Resolving Business Partner Conflict With Perception Filters © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor How might your personal experiences, beliefs, and background impact your business decisions and relationships? ‘Perception filters’ are deeply ingrained cognitive patterns that shape how we interpret the world around us, and they play a pivotal role in business

Married to Your Business Partner? Find A Healthier Balance © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor Are you married to your business partner—literally? Dual relationships that combine romantic and business partnerships present unique challenges absent in most business partnerships. Successfully navigating this complex dynamic requires balance, clear communication, and agreed-upon boundaries. This

Reversing Business Partners Conflict Through Positive Intent © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor Effective communication is vital for success in any business partnership. But how can you ensure that your communication fosters trust and understanding rather than leading to misunderstanding and conflict? The key lies in assuming positive intent. This article

The Impact of Unclear Divisions of Labor on Business Partnerships © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor The success of any business partnership relies on clear and balanced divisions of labor. However, issues can arise when these divisions are unclear or uneven, impacting the partnership’s dynamics and effectiveness. This article explores the

Balancing Stability and Growth: Overcoming Disagreements in Business Direction © 2024 Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor In any business partnership, disputes are bound to arise, and one common area of contention is the direction of the business. Differences in goals, risk tolerance, and growth strategies can lead to conflicts that can impact