This month’s links for your reading, listening, and viewing pleasure

In recognition of Veteran’s Day:

  • 5 veterans’ skills to apply to conflict resolution

In recognition of National Kindness Day:

  • How to show kindness in professional settings

  • Making tough decisions with compassion

  • Here are some reflective questions that might facilitate kindness when in conflict

  • Kind conflict resolution in the classroom

Preparing for family and holiday conflicts:

Other:

  • Don’t take it personally

  • Learning mutuality

  • Using a neutral to talk to your team about difficult news and current events

  • Conflict narratives and emotions

  • Here’s a link to one of our favorite websites on peace and conflict; lots of resources here

  • Four ways to create quality connections at work

  • The impact of pressure to accommodate others on conflict resolution

  • How curiosity can transform your relationships

  • Where one sits is important

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– Conflict Coaching Client

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– Workplace Conflict Management Services