by admin | Dec 8, 2014 | Conflict
Last week you might have explored what your main reason is for giving in when there is the chance of an argument unfolding. What is your gain or loss when you give in? Giving in is not necessarily a bad thing to do. I can think of many situations when it is...
by admin | Dec 1, 2014 | Conflict
Have you ever had someone cancel a meeting with you several times? The other day a colleague re-scheduled a meeting with me for the third time in a row on very short notice and I said, “Oh that’s okay! I understand that things can happen.” I wanted...
by admin | Oct 7, 2014 | Conflict, Quizzes
In her book, Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication, Sharon Ellison estimates that we use 95% of our communications energy being defensive. As soon as we feel any threat, either of not getting what we want or of being put down...
by admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Conflict
On Sunday, September 21st people all over the world celebrate the 30th anniversary of International Peace Day. Now, more than ever, this day has meaning to all of us, the entire human race, so I wanted to share some thoughts about this day. To me, it sometimes feels...
by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Conflict
Calling all introverts to conflict resolution! Here is your guide, Innie, inspired by what your extrovert counterparts do effectively when they fight, quarrel, clash, and battle. 1.Make Yourself Known Extroverts process out loud; we know how they think, feel and...
by admin | Oct 17, 2013 | Conflict
“I don’t know what to say in the moment and he doesn’t give me time to think and collect my thoughts for a good response,” Sally said, when I asked the group what their biggest personal challenge is in conflict. She is one of the participants in a recent workshop I...
