Bean Soup and Conflict

Bean Soup and Conflict

Bean Soup and Conflict.  What in the world does bean soup have to do with conflict? A woman posts a recipe for a nutritious iron rich bean soup on TikTok. And in many comments, people complain that (gasp) the soup has beans in it. They ask how to make it without beans...
Listening With Your Third Ear

Listening With Your Third Ear

Listening with Your Third Ear Active listening, compassionate listening, listening to understand, deep listening, divine listening.  I have used all these expressions when explaining to students and clients how powerful listening can be for effective conflict...
Fifteen Years of Conflict Remedy

Fifteen Years of Conflict Remedy

Fifteen Years of Conflict Remedy This month, November 2024, I have been writing and publishing my blog for fifteen years. I’m amazed I have kept it up all these years, but time truly does go quickly when you’re having fun! I’ve been reflecting on this achievement, and...
How to Make Every Mistake in a Conflict

How to Make Every Mistake in a Conflict

How to Make Every Mistake in a Conflict I read a letter in Dear Abby the other day which demonstrated a lot of the basic mistakes people make in a conflict. This one was about family dynamics, but the analysis and solution apply to many workplace situations as well....