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Disagree better

Conflict resolution insights for vital personal and business relationships from professional mediator and conflict resolution teacher Dr. Tammy Lenski. Podcast formerly called The Space Between.

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4 quick techniques to help you think straight in an argument

4 quick techniques to help you think straight in an argument

When we feel overwhelmed by a difficult conversation, we can get emotionally swamped and lose access to our good conflic... Read more

21 Nov 2017

5mins

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How to show you’re really listening without interrupting

How to show you’re really listening without interrupting

Want to break the advice-giving habit but aren’t sure what to do instead? Want someone else to stop giving you unsolicit... Read more

13 Dec 2016

2mins

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5 impactful questions for handling difficult moments

5 impactful questions for handling difficult moments

Most difficult conversations ebb and flow between good progress and difficult moments, those times it’s a challenge to a... Read more

10 Apr 2018

6mins

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5 impactful phrases to interrupt habitual yelling

5 impactful phrases to interrupt habitual yelling

Some people do conflict loudly, whether due to familial or cultural roots, habit, or a low boiling point. When you want ... Read more

18 Oct 2016

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How to confront someone without being confrontational

How to confront someone without being confrontational

Confronting is an essential negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skill. Being confrontational, though, ... Read more

19 Jul 2016

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One ridiculously simple way to be more persuasive

One ridiculously simple way to be more persuasive

Failing to ask effectively for what we want is the stuff of low-grade irritation that, over time, can become a source of... Read more

19 Jan 2016

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Choosing the right conflict resolution tools

Choosing the right conflict resolution tools

We use tools to do something more effectively and efficiently. But just like physical tools, ill-chosen conflict resolut... Read more

2 Oct 2019

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Flip the problem to illuminate hidden solutions

Flip the problem to illuminate hidden solutions

The way we approach problem solving influences the solutions we can see — and are willing to see. When problem solving g... Read more

16 Jan 2019

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Conflict resolution activities: A mental trick for getting out of our own way

Conflict resolution activities: A mental trick for getting out of our own way

When we need to get out of our own way, there’s a simple yet powerful exercise we can use to help. It doesn’t take much ... Read more

27 Jan 2016

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How to express a concern without making things worse

How to express a concern without making things worse

When I ask clients why they let a problem go on for so long before addressing it, a common reply is, “I was afraid I’d c... Read more

3 Aug 2018

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5 counter-intuitive conflict resolution habits worth developing

5 counter-intuitive conflict resolution habits worth developing

Conflict resolution skills alone will only get you so far. How well you use those skills depends on your mindset and the... Read more

13 Jun 2017

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How to disagree better

How to disagree better

Sound decisions, healthy team dynamics, and resilient personal and professional relationships don’t require or even part... Read more

20 Nov 2019

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Kintsugi and the art of mending relationship conflict

Kintsugi and the art of mending relationship conflict

Conflict in personal, professional and business relationships leaves permanent cracks and breaks behind. What if, instea... Read more

25 Oct 2016

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A simple little technique for turning criticism into constructive feedback

A simple little technique for turning criticism into constructive feedback

The way you deliver feedback can make the difference between instant defensiveness and thoughtful consideration. One way... Read more

27 Jun 2017

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4 handy principles for deciding when you can’t agree

4 handy principles for deciding when you can’t agree

When you can’t agree even with your best effort, having fallback criteria can break the agreement logjam and allow you g... Read more

27 Nov 2018

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Sweeping conflict under the rug

Sweeping conflict under the rug

Sweeping important conflict under the rug doesn’t make it go away. We know this, even as we continue to do it. Hidden so... Read more

21 Mar 2017

2mins

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The secret to de-escalating loud, angry conflict

The secret to de-escalating loud, angry conflict

Take it from a mediator: When someone is angry and loud, trying to control them is not only an exercise in futility, but... Read more

7 Jun 2016

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Walking a mile in their shoes may not be such a good idea after all

Walking a mile in their shoes may not be such a good idea after all

Are you in a career where the ability to show empathy is important? New research suggests that how you arrive at empathy... Read more

11 Jul 2017

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How to deal with difficult people

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, fri... Read more

14 Jun 2016

6mins

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Avoid this common blunder when confronting difficult behavior

Avoid this common blunder when confronting difficult behavior

When confronting difficult behavior, we typically focus on what we want the other person to stop doing. Sometimes this w... Read more

13 Mar 2019

8mins

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