If you’re an introvert, that word might want to make you turn around right now and run for the closest hills. I get it. For years, I was a “closet business...
Someone might get angry!
Fear of conflict goes deep for many of us, especially for sensitive introverts. Imagine a situation where you did experience conflict. It might have been with a boss, a...
Conflict, Difficult Conversations and Peace
In the midst of a very hard conversation recently, I had the incredible urge to smile and pat myself on the shoulder. I suppressed it – it was just not the right moment....
Fear of Conflict and Losing Relationships
A few years ago, I lost a beautiful friendship. Mostly because I was too terrified to have a difficult conversation with her. This friend was particularly precious to me....
Practice, Practice, Practice (the right strategy) is what makes all the difference…
This morning my valued colleague, Alison Gitelson and I, were brainstorming and preparing for our online conflict workshop next week. Something happened towards the end of...