“Never take sides in a conflict you know nothing about.” (Author unknown) It is often the case that we get wound up in someone else’s interpersonal disputes. We may start off as a sounding board, and it feels like a … Continue reading
“Whatever it is. Forgive Yourself. You did your best. Let it go.” Will Bowen I must admit – when I first read this quote, I thought about a dispute I had with a friend and said to myself –“Yes, I did … Continue reading
It is common that I hear conflict management coaching clients lament about things they wished they had said or done differently regarding an interpersonal conflict that happened months and even years before they retain me. The ongoing agonizing takes many … Continue reading
Just a few things I wish for: that world peace and climate control are truly possible (and that leaders around the world work together to make it happen), that people are kinder to one another, that leftover fries taste just … Continue reading
“Do not speak unless you can improve the silence.” Spanish Proverb I love this quote when it comes to interpersonal conflict (well, anytime really). However, considering relational disputes and particularly when we become reactive it is often the case that … Continue reading