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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Having an Axe to Grind

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

According to wiseGEEK “There are two meanings to the phrase ‘an axe to grind’. The first meaning is the traditional American one, which means having an ulterior motive or personal reasons, other than the obvious, for doing something. The British … Continue reading →

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Getting Hot Under the Collar

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

According to Mom Generations the origin of the idiom hot under the collar “comes from the fact that anger or aggression generally causes a person’s face and neck to become red, sweaty and hot.  Since the collar covers the neck, the collar becomes … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK – Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide You

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

I am thrilled to announce that my new book is now available through Amazon. It is called “Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide you”. This is a short summary of what it is about: This book is about expanding perspectives on … Continue reading →

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Who Are You When in Conflict?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

It happens sometimes that we lose track of ourselves when in conflict. We may find we turn into someone who doesn’t even resemble who we usually are and how we interact. We may become an angry parent, a petulant child, … Continue reading →

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Pointing Fingers

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

When we talk about pointing fingers at others (when in conflict) it is typically in the context of blaming them for something. It could be that their words or deeds offended us or got us into trouble. It may be … Continue reading →

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