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Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Changing Your Direction in Conflict

Another favourite quote of mine is by Lao Tzu: “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Though this applies to so many things in life, when it comes to conflict I find it … Continue reading

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The Little Things in Conflict

Sherlock Holmes said: “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” (Case of Identity) When it comes to interpersonal conflict it is often the case that the little things build up … Continue reading

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Eat My Words

As you have likely realized, I am intrigued by a number of interesting metaphors that relate to conflict. Last week was about “biting our tongues” and this week’s Conflict Mastery Quest(ions) blog is about “eating our words”! One explanation of … Continue reading

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Bite My Tongue

One reference to the expression “bite my tongue” is “To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute”. In conflict situations this idiom comes up when there is something we feel compelled to say but catch … Continue reading

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Sharing Your Conflict Story

It is commonly the case that when we share our conflicts with others the account of what occurred does not accurately reflect the real situation. That is, what we said and how we said it are not necessarily conveyed exactly … Continue reading

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