The 'Left-Hand Column' Detox

"Say the thing you think you cannot say... detoxify the left-hand column." — Claire Hughes Johnson

What It Is

A technique adapted from Fred Kofman to translate harsh internal thoughts (the left-hand column) into constructive, external dialogue (the right-hand column).

When To Use

• Sensing tension in a meeting
• Noticing a "pink elephant" in the room
• Spotting a recurring performance issue
• When feedback feels "too harsh" or "unsayable"

The Two Columns