We were all kids once, right? That means we’re all relative “experts” in conflict management! That’s because at one time or another, we had to own up to a problem at work, confess a mistake to a parent, or iron out an argument with a sibling. Do you remember how you knew – just from […]

Would you consider yourself assertive? Do you manage conflict without aggression, keeping the criminal lawyers out of the situation? Or would you rather not handle conflict at all? Many of us run the opposite direction when conflict arises. Unfortunately, this isn’t healthy either, leading to strained relationships, unproductive work environments, and extreme stress. If you’re […]

Meeting a new roommate for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating – or just plain awful. You may be a perfect match or polar opposites. Either way, the close quarters, unique personalities, and different interests are bound to lead to conflict eventually. But that conflict can generally be resolved … even before […]

As the saying goes, you can’t pick your neighbors. The same is true for co-workers (unless you’re the one conducting interviews!). Only in this case, you have to work together daily, and that won’t happen without some conflict. In fact, you’d be surprised how many workplace disagreements lead to the need for a defense attorney. […]