Leann and Melissa discuss tools for conflict resolution, including how to approach difficult conversations, and ways to choose curiosity and peace.
Ponder Questions:
How do I look at conflict?
Am I taking accountability for my own choices?
What is the condition of my heart?
Am I willing to see from someone else’s perspective?
Am I dehumanizing others?
Am I looking at people as people to be loved?
Is my heart at war?
Am I creating a supportive environment?
Am I seeing how I can change?
What am I misunderstanding?
Am I being curious?
Am I allowing others to express how they are feeling?
Am I willing to problem solve?
Am I willing to look inside and see where I am contributing to the problem?
Invitation:
Ask yourself, “Where can I start to change?”
Look for areas where you are trying to create war.
References:
VOCAB concept comes from Clair Canfield, a principal lecturer at Utah State University. He runs Canfield Conflict & Collaboration Consulting (canfieldconsulting.net).
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict: Fifth Edition, The Arbinger Institute
The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Our Hearts and Homes, James L. Ferrell
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Helen
Dignity Index, dignity.us
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Peter Jackson, 2012
“Keep the Lines of Communication Strong,” Spencer W. Kimball, April 1972 General Conference
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