Tag: disagreements
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Building Harmony Through Conflict Resolution Strategies
Most disagreements are breaks in the harmony of the relationship. However, if we view them as opportunities for growth and learning, we can restore harmony more quickly. Remember, two minds are usually better than one, and we can learn from one another, even during disagreements. Whether with our partners, children, work associates, or others important…
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Why Avoiding Family Over Politics Is a Mistake
Yesterday, I read a really sad leading headline by a popular news outlet. It said, “Yes, you can cancel plans with family over politics.” This kind of statement is very sad. Skipping a family dinner due to political disagreements can be seen as an immature or unproductive choice for several reasons: Family gatherings are often…
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The Benefits of Navigating Disagreeable Discussions
Disagreeable discussions, despite their discomfort, can serve as potent catalysts for personal and intellectual growth. When we engage in conversations where opinions clash and tensions rise, we’re forced to confront differing viewpoints, challenge our own assumptions, maybe defend our beliefs and certainly practice patience. Certainly this can be challenging and even uncomfortable. But it is…
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Why So Many People Have Contrasting Perspectives
Often we cannot fathom that another might hold a different view from ours, regarding something we believe to be very important. Sometimes we find the perspectives others hold downright shocking. But let’s explore how this happens. I’m going to use an event like a company-wide layoff to explain. From the perspective of the CEO or…