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Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Brain Drain in Conflict

Interpersonal conflict affects us in many ways – one way being that the emotions that are activated get in our way of thinking clearly, creative problem-solving, and decision-making. Initially emotions propel high energy to assert and defend ourselves. Then, they … Continue reading

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“Give Me a Break”

When someone says or does something we don’t like or agree with, we may respond with a statement like “give me a break”. Its sarcastic edge shows our disdain, which is often interpreted as condescending and a put down. In … Continue reading

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Accommodating the Other Person

Being accommodating is a conflict management style that is sometimes appropriate for the person and circumstance. There are other times though when accommodating translates into appeasing, yielding, giving up and compromising what is important to us.  In many cases when … Continue reading

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Being Conflict Intelligent

Being conflict intelligent is, among other things, about engaging effectively in conflict. It is not about avoiding, or being right, or getting our way. Rather, conflict intelligent people are humble, compassionate, and strive to listen and understand what is causing … Continue reading

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Being Mean in Conflict

Some of us can be downright mean when we are in conflict. We say hurtful things and then afterwards, think the other person should just let it go and forgive our conduct. We might even make excuses we think are … Continue reading

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