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Conflict is a topic that comes up often in my training and when I talk with leaders.  And conflict is as often misunderstood and mishandled as it is discussed.  Consider this view on the topic from Tony Dungy’s book, Uncommon. "Conflict is best seen as an opportunity to understand our differences, since that’s when conflict usually arises; when we see something differently." This is a healthy view of conflict and casts it not as something to be avoided or immediately "resolved" but something to be understood. As leaders there will always be things that people see differently (in fact, if you never experience differences in perspective, people aren’t likely sharing their true feelings – which should be cause for much greater concern!) It is our role as a leader to understand those differences ourselves, and to help others communicate in a way that others will see and learn from those differences as well. As a leader of a team, learning to help others welcome and invite conflict as a mode of learning and making better decisions and not allowing it to become damaging or attacking is an important skill. Make sure that you are viewing conflict from this perspective and you will not only find conflicts easier to deal with, but you will allow conflict to be a helpful rather than damaging result of human interaction. Take a few minutes this week and answer the questions below to help you apply these lessons. - How do I view conflict? - What current situation did I think of when I read this quotation? - What can I do to use conflict as an opportunity for learning this week?   Kevin Eikenberry Chief Potential Officer The Kevin Eikenberry Group   p.s. Take our Conflict Assessment quiz to find out your Conflict Confidence level! Conflict = Personal & Professional Growth? It absolutely can! Find out how Conflict Confidence can help you here. Make plans to join us in 2014 and become Conflict Confident... Mar. 18 - 19, 2014: Chicago, IL June 17 - 18, 2014: Seattle, WA Learn more here!       You are receiving this email to this address: alanrussell@princetoncap.com The Kevin Eikenberry Group | 8021 Westover Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 United States | (317) 387-1424 Update My Contact Information | Unsubscribe