Disagree better

By Tammy Lenski

How we handle conflict has an impact on the resilience of our vital relationships, the caliber of our decisions, the success of our careers, and our peace of mind. Mediator, conflict resolution teache... more

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July 20, 2016 How to confront without being confrontational
Confronting is an essential negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skill. Being confrontational, though, will usually do you more harm then help. Here’s a mediator’s tip for how to confront someone and raise an issue for discussion without being aggressive or argumentative.
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July 19, 2016 How to confront someone without being confrontational
Confronting is an essential negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skill. Being confrontational, though, will usually do you more harm then help. Here’s a mediator’s tip for how to confront someone and raise an issue for discussion without being aggressive or argumentative.
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July 13, 2016 Surviving the conflict groan zone
Resolving conflict and other complex problems demands that we push beyond the familiar options and explore new territory. But leaving the familiar behind is uncomfortable and sometimes unpleasant. Even so, staying in the “groan zone” and doing the important work there leads to better results.
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View the conflict groan zone graphic
Sam Kaner's book
Requesting a break to cool down
On walking and creative problem solving
Conversational sh**ty first drafts
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July 06, 2016 Managing difficult behavior
When responding to someone else s difficult behavior during conflict, a good rule of thumb is, Use the lowest level of intervention first. Here s why this convention is useful for managing difficult behavior and a concrete example to illustrate.
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July 05, 2016 A good rule of thumb when responding to difficult behavior
When responding to someone else’s difficult behavior during conflict, a good rule of thumb is, “Use the lowest level of intervention first.” Here’s why this convention is useful for managing difficult behavior and a concrete example to illustrate.
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June 29, 2016 Is non-verbal communication all it’s cracked up to be?
For decades, non-verbal communication has been lauded as an important part of establishing connection and understanding with others. Now a new study suggests non-verbals aren’t as key as we think.
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Developing latent semantic similarity in initial, unstructured interactions: The words may be all you need
Why it's good to free up your working memory during difficult conversations
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June 22, 2016 How to practice a new behavior using rubber bands
When I wanted to curb my habit of interrupting my husband, I turned to an old rubber band trick for practicing the replacement behavior (wait until he finishes his sentence, count to two, then speak) enough to make it stick. Here are the simple instructions and some uses.
Show notes
David Stiernholm's use of paper clips instead of rubber bands
Examples of behaviors you can practice with this method
Practicing the 90-second relationship rule when you walk through the door after work each day
Biting your tongue instead of verbalizing criticism automatically
Practicing a silent pause for 10 seconds instead of responding when you've been sucked into bickering
Playing the "as if" game with yourself when you need to change your mood
Resisting the temptation to take constant notes if you're a mediator
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June 21, 2016 The rubber band method for practicing a new behavior
When I wanted to curb my habit of interrupting my husband, I turned to an old rubber band trick for practicing the replacement behavior enough to make it stick. Here are the simple instructions and some uses.
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June 15, 2016 Dealing with difficult people
One of the most frequent questions I’m asked in my workshops is how to deal with difficult people. Here’s my strategy for dealing with difficult people and why it so consistently works.
Show notes
Category errors
Reflexive loops
Working with people instead of on them
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June 14, 2016 How to deal with difficult people
How to deal with difficult people? It’s one of the most frequent questions I’m asked in my workshops and by readers, friends, and grad students. Here’s my strategy for dealing with difficult people and why it so consistently works.
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