We all have to cope with conflict in our lives, it’s a fact of life. But wouldn’t knowing how conflict management styles vary among people help us deal with it a little better? According to Thomas, K.W., and R.H. Kilmann, there are five conflict management styles: Accommodating – Where you…
Socratic questioning can help you reach a different conclusion to the questions you were asking. This can be useful when dealing with problems and insecurities. Aside from Plato, Socrates is one of the most famous Greek philosophers and is regarded as one of the wisest people ever to have lived.…
Defensive behavior can be detrimental in both personal and professional spheres. We typically perceive defensive behavior as an intentional slight or offense to us. But what we don’t realize is that we are also capable of unintentional offense. As human beings, we react to our environments and, when we feel…
Drama queens and high conflict personalities can turn a small disagreement into a real hell. Here are some helpful conflict resolution techniques to use when dealing with them. Who are drama queens and high conflict personalities? Drama queens and high conflict personalities thrive on attention. They are fiery, strong-minded and…
Have you ever lost an argument even though you knew you were right? Perhaps the other person made a claim that seemed perfectly logical. You may have been a victim of logical fallacies. Understanding these fallacies can make sure your arguments are never sabotaged again. Here are 10 logical fallacies you…
Politicians will do anything to avoid answering a question directly. They use a multitude of avoidance tactics in their rhetoric, including red herring fallacy. But what does this term actually mean and how can we use it to master everyday conversations? What Is Red Herring Fallacy? It occurs when someone…
Are you known to have a short temper? Do you fly off the handle at the slightest provocation? You could have anger issues that are not being resolved. Most people get angry a few times in their life, but it’s not healthy to feel angry all the time. If you…
Conflict avoidance is when a person does not deal with the conflict at hand. Instead, they use other tactics to avoid the issue. Conflict avoidance can manifest in many situations, whether it be personal relationships or in the workplace. People tend to use it in order to suppress an unpleasant encounter.…
