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- Unresolved Conflict Is Organizational Bloodletting - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Rhoberta ShalerUNRESOLVED CONFLICT IS ORGANIZATIONAL BLOODLETTING © Rhoberta Shaler, PhD www.OptimizeInstitute.com www.WorkplacePeopleSkills.com www.TamingTenseTeams.com Unresolved conflict is like blood-letting: immediate pain, a big mess, then, a slow draining while no one does anything - or worse yet, ...
Views: 1869 - Vegan - May Your Spirit Never Be Tamed! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2019 from Danielle VindezI am aware that people have different capacity levels for empathy. Some feel deeply about their own family, but struggle with feeling anything for others. Some feel deeply for animals and children, but not so much for adult humans. Some of us shelve things happening in the world just to get by ...
Views: 914 - Vegan - May Your Spirit Never Be Tamed! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2019 from Danielle VindezI am aware that people have different capacity levels for empathy. Some feel deeply about their own family, but struggle with feeling anything for others. Some feel deeply for animals and children, but not so much for adult humans. Some of us shelve things happening in the world just to get by ...
Views: 924 - Violence, 911, and War: There's a Better Way - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Janet PfeifferSince the beginning of time, wars have been fought in an effort to bring about peace. Have we accomplished that yet? Maybe violence isn't the answer. I am a peace lover. Not only do I promote peaceful coexistence but I also live peacefully with others. I do not argue or fight; I do not ...
Views: 1531 - WALK MY WALK - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Rick TomlinsonWALK MY WALK I am the only one that can walk my walk. I may need help along the way I am the only one that can walk my walk. I will let nothing break my stride I am the only one that can walk my walk. Whether my stride be long or short I am the only one that can walk my walk. Whatever ...
Views: 1043 - What equipment do you need for boxing? - by Do you want to start boxing and choose boxing as a professional career? The first thing you should know is the types of equipment necessary for boxing training. To guide you in the matter, here is a perfect article to help you.
Receiving the basic knowledge about boxing equipment will show ...
Views: 180 - What is it with the toy story 3 toys? - by Since its inception, Pixar Animation Studios has been making quality films for children that become cultural classics. These films encourage the production of some of the most beloved character toys of all time. Such is the case with the toy Story Story 3. In the third installment of the popular ...
Views: 140 - WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFLICT RESOLUTION FAILS - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Janet PfeifferWouldn't life be wonderful if every time we disagreed with someone we could find a perfect solution that would satisfy each party and put the issue to rest once and for all? So often when a conflict arises, we spend an enormous amount of time and energy debating it, trying to prove our position, ...
Views: 2182 - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Becky Yancey WaggamanHave you felt as though you have tried everything? That nothing works? You have searched for the answers from everyone you can think of and even though they all have suggested something different, you have tried it all. While doing what others suggest may be helpful, there are more questions ...
Views: 1373 - When All You Can Do Is Wait - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There are so many things that happen on a daily basis to add to your stress level. A new project just landed on your desk, the school called, new bills in the mail, and you are waiting for that important phone call or letter. This is the hardest thing to do, just wait. Sure, you can occupy ...
Views: 2332 - WHEN ANGER MANAGEMENT DOESN'T WORK - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2016 from Janet PfeifferI've been teaching anger management and conflict resolution for nearly a quarter of a century. What makes me so successful in my work is that I do not lecture on any subject matter that I haven't personally experienced and mastered. In that regard, people find me authentic and know that if I've ...
Views: 1479 - When clairvoyance is addicting - by Submitted on May 02, 2021 from lena schmidtWhat could be nicer than knowing everything about the future and acting accordingly? So the mistakes of life are put on hold and pure happiness moves in? Some people believe this and turn to a clairvoyant in their distress. The clairvoyant should warn you about the possible mistakes of the ...
Views: 711 - When Family and Friends Hate Your Significant Other - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen friends and loved hate your significant other, it can be a major disappointment. There’s no doubt that this can be a painful issue, since conflicts are always waiting to happen. The situation can make you feel as if the people who matters most in your life are disrespecting you by ...
Views: 2119 - WHEN LYING IS THE BETTER OPTION - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Janet PfeifferCurrently there is a commercial on TV where a cheerful woman visits her new neighbor with a homemade pie. She states that she has actually come by not to simply welcome the woman into the neighborhood but to see if in fact she might be weird in some way. The smiling neighbor inquires as to ...
Views: 1704 - When Silence Isn't Golden - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe're all familiar with the phrase "Silence is golden". This proverb dates as far back as ancient Egypt, making reference to the importance of keeping quiet under certain circumstances. The first example of it being used in English is credited to the poet Thomas Carlyle in 1831. Certainly there ...
Views: 1505 - When to Be Aggressive - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Margaret MeloniIs an aggressive communication style always bad? Sometimes it appears that much of the information about aggressive styles or dominant personalities is presented using fairly negative words. Or is it that I interpret these words as negative? Here is a list, what do you ...
Views: 2272 - WHEN TO FIGHT AND WHEN TO NOT - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Janet PfeifferI'm not much of a fighter. When I was a child, my dad taught me that if someone hits you, hit them back but never be the one to throw the first punch. In essence, only fight back when you have to defend yourself. My mom's message was taken from Luke 6:29 and contradicted Dad's: "If someone slaps ...
Views: 1529 - Why Do Bikers Wear Gloves? Exploring the Practical and Protective Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from Wajahat AliRiding a motorcycle is not merely a https://www.jackleathers.com/ mode of transportation; it's an exhilarating lifestyle that draws enthusiasts from all walks of life. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a curious observer, you've likely noticed that motorcyclists often don gloves as a crucial ...
Views: 520 - Why Do We Connect A Few Dots To Perceive All! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThe law of closure in which we tend to see the incomplete figures as a whole while ignoring gaps and missing spaces. This popular law of gestalt psychology, shape our over all perception indeed. We, not only perceive pictures as a whole, rather every thing as a whole. By nature we do not like to ...
Views: 1682 - Why Flexible Mate Make Marriage Great - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Marcia Naomi Berger"Flexibility is a sign of mental health", psychiatrist Tom Smith used to say when we were colleagues San Francisco’s Alcoholism Evaluation and Treatment Center. I was single then and in my late twenties. The men I dated were usually flexible. They had to be, because it was usually “my way or ...
Views: 1455 - Why Good Communication is the Foundation of Enduring True Friendship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Barry HammerAgreement or disagreement is much less important than good communication as a way of enabling people to deeply understand each other, and, thereby, gradually develop the ability to feel inwardly close to each other, as caring good friends. Good communication, as the basis of true friendship, ...
Views: 1856 - Why Hating Your Boss is Bad for Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Jack EleverHow do most people feel when their boss walks in the door? There is a general belief that bosses and employees are often at odds with each other. This idea is often showcased in the media, entertainment and people’s social media statuses. But is this true? Do many employees find their bosses ...
Views: 2482 - Why People Don't Get Along - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWhy is it so difficult for us to get along with one another? After all, we all have the same basic needs in life. We all want to be valued, to be acknowledged for the good that we do, to be treated fairly and given sufficient opportunities in life; we all want to be accepted as we are and to be ...
Views: 1515 - Why the Bad Weather—This Theory May Be As Good As Any - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Richard RuhlingThe cover story of Popular Science, Sept 1995 reported a little known Pentagon project, stating that bad weather is coming. If you can control your enemy by weather, that's good, but are we the enemy? The National Weather Service tweeted that snow, ice, strong winds, and flooding will plague ...
Views: 1282 - Why We Get Sick - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Carole SeaverWHY WE GET SICK Meta-Medicine which has been developed by Johannes Fisslinger and Richard Flook is based on Dr. Hamer's findings which were discovered and published over 30 years ago. Meta-Medicine and Dr. Hamer's German New Medicine tell us that there is a biological purpose to a living ...
Views: 1577 - Why we often struggle with forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PayneWhy is it that we often struggle with forgiveness? When do we know that we have in fact forgiven and what are the pitfalls? One of the main issues with forgiveness is it is often attempted from the stance of the good forgiving the bad, the better forgiving the worse or the superior forgiving ...
Views: 3079 - Why We Speak About Things We Do Not Practice! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaLoot at the following statements given by some of the parents for their own children: Example 1: I am not happy with my kids when they do not conform to my standards of life. I want them to become a gentleman like keeping values that I possess. I want them to choose the paths of life I ...
Views: 1428 - Why whining is important - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Nandita MishraMake no mistake…whining is important. Each one of us has, at some time or the other, felt trod upon, unappreciated, been pushed around and/or taken for granted. We’ve experienced moments in which everything seems just too difficult to handle; moments in which we’ve felt helpless or even ...
Views: 951 - Why Won't You Listen to ME? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Melody BrookeHow many times have you been in a situation with someone you know pretty well, maybe your spouse or your best friend, when you just couldn’t get through to them? For some reason beyond your understanding they just refuse to listen to what you are saying. They argue, they say irrational ...
Views: 4236 - Winning Arguments Through Non-Resistance - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWhen disagreements arise there is always the possibility that they will escalate into an argument or fight. The very nature of dissension triggers feelings of uneasiness in the average person. Most of us struggle with some degree of insecurity. Contradictory ideas, needs, beliefs, ways of doing ...
Views: 1886 - Winning Arguments Through Non-Resistance - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWhen disagreements arise there is always the possibility that they will escalate into an argument or fight. The very nature of dissension triggers feelings of uneasiness in the average person. Most of us struggle with some degree of insecurity. Contradictory ideas, needs, beliefs, ways of doing ...
Views: 1883 - Winning Ways to Speak - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Cara DayWinning Ways to Speak by Cara Day The words you use, how they are put together, combined with the open, expansiveness of your eyes, your tone of voice, and the warmth of your body language help determine the quality of your communication with your children (and other loved ones). This is what ...
Views: 1491 - With Loss Comes Gain: Bone Voyage - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Renee BarnowWishing bone voyage to the hip of and to my hip 86-year-old Mom with slight dementia and 24/7 care created the immediate need for bringing to bear the weight of my coaching skills. These skills and coaching models are my immediate go-to place when facing tough situations and of course when ...
Views: 1408 - Woman: Fight For Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Gudrun FrerichsIn my practice I find over and over again that people are afraid of conflict. So much so, that when someone does something that goes up their proverbial nose, they don’t say anything, withdraw, count to ten, get over it, or just ignore what just happened. Of course, conflict that is not ...
Views: 1078 - WORKING ON A RELATIONSHIP ALONE - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Pamela SimmonsWORKING ALONE ON A RELATIONSHIP While it is ideal for two partners to mutually agree and be equally motivated that there is a problem to confront, sometimes it is not achievable for both to be involved. One may not be ready to work on it, may not feel adequate talking about it, may have fears ...
Views: 1158 - Working with a bully - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from David HarmI have mentioned it before and wrote about it in my first book Damaged Merchandise. I shake. Not all the time, in fact if I’m sitting next to you, you’d never know it. I shake when I’m writing or have some kind of movement. It is something that I have lived with for over 40 years. It is ...
Views: 1163 - Workplace Conflict: FAQs--An Interview With Judy Ringer - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Judy RingerDoes conflict disrupt your workplace environment? Read on! Judy Ringer answers some commonly asked questions on the subjects of workplace conflict, difficult people, and how to manage them more effectively. Q. What are some typical breakdowns in the workplace? JR: I wouldn’t call them ...
Views: 1282 - You Parent Your Way, I'll Parent Mine! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Maggie SliderRecently while at my daughters first baseball game of the season, I was privy to a conversatio9n between two fathers. I had no idea who these fathers were or who their kids were. Just that their boys were on the same team as my daughter. Let me tell you I am not a gossiper, not a Drama Queen, ...
Views: 1200 - You're Right (or Not) to Be Angry - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Janet PfeifferDon't you hate it when someone tells you not to be angry? People seem to think that they know best how we should or shouldn't feel. I was on the phone recently with a friend who needed to tell me something sensitive and prefaced it with "Now don't get mad at me for telling you this." So I ...
Views: 1385 - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1396 - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1348 - Your lousy communication skills are hurting yourself and others. Here's what you need to do at once. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Patricia HedgeI just received this article from Dr Jeffery Lant. Dr Lant is internationally known for a number of his outstanding accomplishments and is a highly respected author of many top selling books. This article on communication is stated in a way that is so direct and maybe offensive to many, but as ...
Views: 1421 - Your lousy communication skills are hurting yourself and others. Here's what you need to do at once. - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Patricia HedgeI just received this article from Dr Jeffery Lant. Dr Lant is internationally known for a number of his outstanding accomplishments and is a highly respected author of many top selling books. This article on communication is stated in a way that is so direct and maybe offensive to many, but as ...
Views: 1294 - Your Preference In A Particular Time Will Decide About Your True Love - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWhen we live with someone we have to share many things from food to bed. In couples, usually arguments arise due to having a contradictory point of view about one object. Do you want to know what is the real truth about your partner with respect to love, sex and intimacy? Are you aware of your ...
Views: 1630 - Your Primary Relationship - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Tina TessinaMost of us put a lot of emphasis on our relationships: family, friends and significant others. But, did you know that the relationship you have with everyone else is based on your relationship with you? That’s right, the closer you get to other people, the more you treat them the way you treat ...
Views: 1659 - Your Relationships C*A*N Last Forever - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Janet PfeifferFor me, one of the saddest things to see is a relationship between two people who previously professed their deep love for one another now entering its final stage of dissolution. The divorce rate in this country is tragically high. When I was young and naive I believed that all you needed for a ...
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