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Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Sweet Conflict

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

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

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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Liebster Award

I am thrilled to tell you that ConflictMastery Quest(ions) has been nominated for the Liebster Award by Anastasia Pryanikova. Anastasia is the brilliant and articulate author of The Brain Alchemist, which explores how our brains influence how we communicate with … Continue reading →

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Ten New Year’s Conflict Resolutions

Instead of a series of 10 questions, this week’s blog is a series of my Conflict Resolutions for 2014. This year, I will acknowledge how conflict presents an opportunity to enrich relationships. This year, I will make amends with people … Continue reading →

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