Interesting that I should read this this morning as I have a major conflict going on in my life right now:
Inevitably, with the relationships developed in life there will be some challenges and disappointments.
We never see things as they truly are, we see things as we are.
Conflict is a natural part of life. It is not to be feared and avoided.
If there is no conflict, I cannot gain a victory, if I cannot gain a victory there is no crown of reward. (quoting Brigham Young on this one)
Leaders do not avoid, repress or deny conflict, but rather see it as an opportunity. Once everyone has come to see it that way, they can exchange their combative posture for a creative stance, because they don't feel threatened, they feel challenged.
We need to be careful that conflict doesn't turn into contention in our relationships.
Don't destroy a relationship for the sake of being right.
Focus on the problem and not the person.
Explore alternatives and create a win-win situation rather than thinking that a single person has to win.
(Kevin P. Miller, an international leadership and communications consultant, August 21, BYU Education Week)
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