Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

When someone says or does something we don’t like or agree with, we may respond with a statement like “give me a break”. Its sarcastic edge shows our disdain, which is often interpreted as condescending and a put down. In … Continue reading →

Being accommodating is a conflict management style that is sometimes appropriate for the person and circumstance. There are other times though when accommodating translates into appeasing, yielding, giving up and compromising what is important to us.  In many cases when … Continue reading →

Being conflict intelligent is, among other things, about engaging effectively in conflict. It is not about avoiding, or being right, or getting our way. Rather, conflict intelligent people are humble, compassionate, and strive to listen and understand what is causing … Continue reading →

Some of us can be downright mean when we are in conflict. We say hurtful things and then afterwards, think the other person should just let it go and forgive our conduct. We might even make excuses we think are … Continue reading →

It sometimes happens in a conflict that we get in our own way of making it a positive experience. We don’t consider that sharing what is important to us both will bring to the surface the sorts of things that … Continue reading →