The Backwoods Chronicles: Phil Fish Finds a Friend

Workplace conflict is common. Many employees express having difficulties with others and don't know why. Oftentimes one's worldview is at the center of the conflict due to past experiences. This book resolves conflict while providing a fun applicable example of a workplace. People in organizations are more insightful and well-rounded when the whole person is considered as part of workplace interactions. This book expresses the importance of allowing your employees to be who they are and learning from each other by leading with boundaries.

All animals, and people, have unhealed aspects of their past that affect them in the present. Everyone has lived a different worldview. Paying attention to others' feelings and emotions will help people grow in more socially positive ways. Being cognizant of the power of words and actions is key to minimizing conflict and misunderstandings. People in organizations are happier and more productive when they feel heard and understood for who they are in their own context of the world. This book expresses the importance of realizing we all bring our unique voices and backgrounds to any workplace and that we can use our diverse perspectives to create amazing organizations if we allow the space for everyone's journey.

Lawrence is an eighth-grade student who enjoys math and science. His dream is to become a paleontologist. However, for right now he settles for being a human comic encyclopedia, playing with his faithful dog Orion, and filming his "Just a Thought" podcast shorts.

Dr. Robert A. Carey is a clinical forensic psychologist and conservatorship supervisor. He has worked with a variety of client populations, including foster children, adult survivors of abuse and people with severe mental illness. As a survivor himself, he devotes his career to assisting diverse populations of trauma. In his spare time, he focuses on his family, which includes building "ginormous" castles, play coffins and "sparklies" for his wife, Dr. Debra.

Dr. Debra Warner is a Full Professor and CEO/President of Dr. Debra Publishing LLC. Her areas of expertise include: organizational leadership, male survivors related to trauma and violence, community gang intervention, immigration and mental health, competency, psychological testing, diversity, personality disorders, and substance abuse. Dr. Warner is a frequent speaker at conferences and other venues and has given a TedX Talk, as well as appeared on CBS. She is involved in social media and is an oft-quoted expert in books, television and radio. Catch her as a host on the Menhealing Podcast " Just Healing".