Author Archives: Cinnie Noble
Taking the ‘High Road’
It sometimes happens when in conflict that our journey takes us up the ‘high road’. While it works at times to deflect the interaction, this route can be perceived as patronizing. In those cases being on a ‘high road’ may … Continue reading
Developing New Conflict Habits
Until we learn new conflict habits to replace our destructive ones, we will miss the chance to get what we need – and what the other person needs – to live and work compatibly and in peace. Identifying which of … Continue reading
Careful Conflict
Sometimes we react to a perceived offence without considering that the other person’s intention may not be what we think. Rather, we attribute negative motives and respond impulsively. We are careless and it appears we could care less. If you … Continue reading
Clash and Dash
‘Clash and dash’ is one way of managing conflict. It refers to the act of fighting, asserting our view, not listening, and quickly taking ourselves out of the interaction. If we choose to clash and dash we leave no room … Continue reading
Power and Conflict
One cause of conflict is when someone tries to assert power over another. This phenomenon occurs in organizations, families, friendships, and relationships of all sorts. Sometimes power is perceived and not real. In either case, we often interact according to … Continue reading
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