Conflict Resolution Warrior Gifts

"Is it a 'personal attack' if I can prove he’s an idiot?"

"...And it's a lot faster than a divorce!"

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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

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

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

The Adrenal Gland Answers Your Questions

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

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

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

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

Terrorism leaves Iraq and moves on to new places.

Sulk Shows

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

UNFADED GLORY

Two Rages Passing in the Night

'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.'

"He excels at putting out fires."

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