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Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Being Thoughtful in Conflict

In the middle of a conflict we often lose our ability to think clearly. We say and do things that could only be considered uncaring and thoughtless. At times, our reactions seem to be mostly retaliatory and impulsive – though … Continue reading

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Testing Our Ideas

Sometimes we have an idea that we are reticent to share because we expect it will lead to a conflict. We may test it indirectly by making a suggestion in passing with hopes we won’t get push back. When our … Continue reading

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Expressing Ourselves Loudly

When what we want to express in a conflict comes out in a loud voice, chances are the words are not heard well. The intent gets lost amidst the noise and only the echo of the tone and decibel of … Continue reading

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Suppressing Anger

When we are angry at another person due to a conflict it’s difficult to hold in what we are feeling. At these times our emotions may be displayed in ways that hurt the other person while also hurting the relationship. … Continue reading

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Liking Conflict

Tension and discord appear to excite some people who thrive on the energy it creates. That is, those who enjoy conflict do not usually see it as negative or destructive, and may view conflictual interactions as a chance to share … Continue reading

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