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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

“Eating Our Words”

Adlai Stevenson once said, “Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.” I smiled when I read this idiom some years ago because there are many times in my life that … Continue reading

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“Even A Sheet of Paper Has Two Sides”

I like this Japanese proverb…so simple and so true. Many times I have written about looking at all sides of a conflict, and many times I have coached people to consider the other person’s perspective. However, it is evident from … Continue reading

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What Isn’t Being Said?

“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” ~ Peter F. Drucker In previous blogs, I have talked about the unsaid – the unspoken words and emotions – that continue to linger and can cause … Continue reading

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WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT CONFLICT FROM CHEETAHS

This blog was previously posted in May, 2018 and came to mind the other day when in contact with some travellers with whom I shared a journey to Africa. I want to re-share it with you. A few years ago, … Continue reading

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Nobody Ever Forgets Where They Bury the Hatchet

“Nobody Ever Forgets Where They Bury the Hatchet” ~ Kin Hubbard You have likely heard the expression to “bury the hatchet”, meaning essentially to make peace. According to various sources including Wikipedia, these words originated from an American Indian tradition. … Continue reading

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