Conflict Resolution Storytellers Gifts

"I'm ignoring him because I took his ex's side in the breakup."

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."

"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."

"That's the last time I'm going to allow politics to be discussed in the office."

Israel/Palestine Conflict

'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.'

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

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

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

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

'This rift between you and Dr. Voight has become a chasm.'

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

"What do you mean?! That apology is the best piece of fiction I've ever written!"

Two Rages Passing in the Night

"So, how are we doing with our trust issues?"

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UNFADED GLORY

"Well, let's quickly put Ken's incredibly incendiary remarks behind us and hopefully continue the discussion in a simmering rage."

Terrorism leaves Iraq and moves on to new places.

The Adrenal Gland Answers Your Questions

"I can't even remember what we were fighting about."

On-the-job creativity may go unrewarded an may even create consternation among co-workers.

'Thanks, Brian, for your thoughtful and constructive proposal. Without further ado, we'll now dive into malicious, envy-based criticism, character assassination and petty bickering!'

'I thought people were quite receptive to the change seminar.'

'Look, Bernie, all I'm saying is I think you're riding the new guy pretty hard.'

"The session isn't quite going to plan."

"He excels at putting out fires."