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Leadership Tip Can Conflict be Creative? We all face conflict. It can be external and internal. In the midst of conflict we are quick to assign blame and intention. Our own intention impacts how we face conflict. According to Karen Valenic, an expert in conflict resolution, three kinds of intention impact our ability to handle conflict. Long Term What is your long range goal or desired outcome? Immediate What is your goal right now? Personal/Spiritual How do you want to be during the conflict? We often neglect this one as we are so focused on the doing or results. However, who we are while we face conflict can be more powerful than what we do. Assume Positive Intent on the Other Side I have added this one as it can make a big difference in the tone of the dynamic. Where you start will significantly impact the outcome. It will lead to better results. When we have clarity on intention and focus on how we be, we can create creative conflict versus destructive conflict. There is a place for creative conflict in our relationships and teams. It creates openness, voices being heard and, often, better outcomes. The next time you find yourself in conflict, focus on these four intentions. See if they make a difference.	Leadership Tips Archives 2012 \| 2011 \| 2010 \| 2009 2008 \| 2007 \| 2006 \| 2005 How Can Using Adjectives Help You Achieve Your Resolutions? Letting Go 10 Winning Gifts Are You a Clutch Leader? Family Functioning How Do You Exercise Resistance? Playing to Win What Three Qualities Do You Look For When Hiring? Canoeing and Communication Is Your Team in Darkness? Fishing for Passion Are You a Recording Artist? Gift Giving Serving Up Excellent Customer Service Football Plays for Our Team Labor Day with the Labour Party The 4 R's of Success Katrina Reveals Character Moving By Degrees, Not Miles What Do a Snowball Stand, a Funeral and Physical Therapy Have in Common? Do You Need a Tune Up? Slowing Down to See Several Sides Driving for Success Lessons from the BP Oil Spill Building New Opportunities Celebrating Choice Are You Welcoming? How Far Does Your Money Go? How Can Cleaning Your Closet Benefit Your Relationships? Memorial Day Tribute What is Your Protected Root Zone? Anticipation Can Help Your Client Relationships Take Off You Don’t Need a Green Thumb To Grow Your Garden Say What You Need to Say Benefitting from Those Behind Spring is Senseational START with Direct Communication Lessons from Stella, Stanley and A Streetcar Named Desire Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 2 Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 1 Yoga for Everyone Are You Prepared to Win? Can Conflict be Creative? Forgiveness Are You Carrying the Torch? Congratulations Super Saints!! Championship Coaching A Comedian's View of Cynicism Honoring Martin Luther King Do Your Dreams Keep You Awake? Do You Want to be "Better" at Accomplishing "More"?
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Leadership Tip Can Conflict be Creative? We all face conflict. It can be external and internal. In the midst of conflict we are quick to assign blame and intention. Our own intention impacts how we face conflict. According to Karen Valenic, an expert in conflict resolution, three kinds of intention impact our ability to handle conflict. Long Term What is your long range goal or desired outcome? Immediate What is your goal right now? Personal/Spiritual How do you want to be during the conflict? We often neglect this one as we are so focused on the doing or results. However, who we are while we face conflict can be more powerful than what we do. Assume Positive Intent on the Other Side I have added this one as it can make a big difference in the tone of the dynamic. Where you start will significantly impact the outcome. It will lead to better results. When we have clarity on intention and focus on how we be, we can create creative conflict versus destructive conflict. There is a place for creative conflict in our relationships and teams. It creates openness, voices being heard and, often, better outcomes. The next time you find yourself in conflict, focus on these four intentions. See if they make a difference.	Leadership Tips Archives 2012 \| 2011 \| 2010 \| 2009 2008 \| 2007 \| 2006 \| 2005 How Can Using Adjectives Help You Achieve Your Resolutions? Letting Go 10 Winning Gifts Are You a Clutch Leader? Family Functioning How Do You Exercise Resistance? Playing to Win What Three Qualities Do You Look For When Hiring? Canoeing and Communication Is Your Team in Darkness? Fishing for Passion Are You a Recording Artist? Gift Giving Serving Up Excellent Customer Service Football Plays for Our Team Labor Day with the Labour Party The 4 R's of Success Katrina Reveals Character Moving By Degrees, Not Miles What Do a Snowball Stand, a Funeral and Physical Therapy Have in Common? Do You Need a Tune Up? Slowing Down to See Several Sides Driving for Success Lessons from the BP Oil Spill Building New Opportunities Celebrating Choice Are You Welcoming? How Far Does Your Money Go? How Can Cleaning Your Closet Benefit Your Relationships? Memorial Day Tribute What is Your Protected Root Zone? Anticipation Can Help Your Client Relationships Take Off You Don’t Need a Green Thumb To Grow Your Garden Say What You Need to Say Benefitting from Those Behind Spring is Senseational START with Direct Communication Lessons from Stella, Stanley and A Streetcar Named Desire Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 2 Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 1 Yoga for Everyone Are You Prepared to Win? Can Conflict be Creative? Forgiveness Are You Carrying the Torch? Congratulations Super Saints!! Championship Coaching A Comedian's View of Cynicism Honoring Martin Luther King Do Your Dreams Keep You Awake? Do You Want to be "Better" at Accomplishing "More"?
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Can Conflict be Creative?