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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Sweet Conflict

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

It may be hard to imagine the word conflict being qualified by the adjective “sweet”. Yet, think of the times that goodness comes from reconciling differences that had been having a negative impact on a relationship. Think, too, of the … Continue reading →

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Chancing Your Arm

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

I like this story about the expression chancing your arm and thought I would pass it on to you. My colleague Mary Rafferty used it recently when referring to someone taking a risk and I had never heard of it. … Continue reading →

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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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