Conflict Resolution Expert Gifts

'Now's a good time to get a feel for your negotiating skills.'

'According to this load analysis, we're overweight by one hundred and fifty pounds. Any suggestions?'

'Sometimes, it's good to get a different perspective.'

Walk the dog.

That's a good question, Ossie... may I call you 'Ossie', Ossie?

An eye for an eye for an eye for....

"Ha! Today we informed the boss about our rights!"

"It's something new I've been trying. Social scientists call it 'Productive Disagreement.'"

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

"The kids love it, and it's saved my marriage."

"In lieu of a pre-nup we decided just to label everything."

Bob had to confront his fear of butterflies.

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

Growl - Hiss Conflict Resolution Meeting

"Okay, you both know the rules: no trash talk, no batting the other guy all over the house if he’s unconscious, watch the claws and nails..."

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

Israel/Palestine Conflict

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

'Negotiations have reached an impasse, legal recommends we resort to violence.'

'Calling Tech Support does NOT count as one of my wishes!'

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

"Want me to talk to the squirrel's mother, or would you prefer to handle it on your own?"

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"Them's cat-fightin' words, Arlin!"

"Tom, I’d like you to meet Chris. Chris is better than you."

'Why don't you try seeing it from your point of view?'

"You can’t just go up the waterspout whenever you hear something you don’t like!"

"He keeps reissuing everything I take issue with."

"I think before we begin to address me, we need to talk about the clown in the room."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

'WELL, that certainly was a frank discussion! Shall we proceed to the inevitable apologies, retractions and clarifications?'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'