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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Bouncing Back

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

In the aftermath of interpersonal conflicts some of us bounce back quicker than others. There are lots of reasons for this. For instance, as discussed in previous blogs, we may have unresolved issues and emotions that continue to haunt us. … Continue reading →

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Positions vs. Interests

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

In the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution, mediators, among other things, help people in dispute come to a mutually acceptable resolution about issues they do not agree on. Each party typically holds a disparate perspective from the other on what … Continue reading →

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Digging in our Heels

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

The meaning of “digging in our heels” according to one source is stubbornly resisting something or refusing to change, i.e. an opinion. The same source states that the origin is “probably related to the fact that if a person or … Continue reading →

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“I Didn’t Mean to Ruffle Your Feathers”

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

By now you will know I like metaphors and idioms as ways of providing a creative context to consider conflicts and their impact. There is something fun and interesting about doing so. What else I find is that looking at … Continue reading →

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Getting Off on the Wrong Foot

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

Getting off on the wrong foot refers to those situations that sometimes happen during first encounters with others. This may be at the beginning of a relationship, project, discussion, or any other interaction, when we find ourselves off to an … Continue reading →

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