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Conflict Resolution: Take Responsibility
We all have to deal with conflict in our marriages, in our business and in our lives. Look at what was going on in Washington, DC a couple months back and the conflict around spending and cutting money. Hey, I have never feigned to be an economist, but I sure as hell know you cannot resolve conflict without taking any responsibility for it. Which brings me to the topic of today’s article and the third skill of conflict resolution: taking responsibility.Conflict in our relationships cannot be created in a vacuum. At least two people are responsible for it when it enters our lives. Regardless of whether you started the conflict or you are allowing it to perpetuate, you have some personal responsibility for its presence in your relationship. If you want, you can choose to act childish and immature and refuse to take any personal responsibility for the conflict that exists within your relationship. If you do this however, you are putting the romance and intimacy, and your very relationship itself, at risk. As I mentioned in the article: Conflict Resolution Success in Business & Marriage, there is no such thing as a one-handed clap. Therefore, both partners are responsible for its creation and resolution.
Many times conflict can only be resolved when we take personal responsibility. Since we cannot change anyone’s behavior but our own, changing our behavior and/or attitude is often the best way to resolve conflict in our relationships. Although it might be difficult to realize and accept, many times it is our attitude and behavior that is at the heart of conflict in our marriage. …
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Conflict Resolution: Communicate Effectively
Due to modern technology, we have never had more methods by which to communicate with each other than ever before. Yet, do we actually listen to each other? If you are a fan of talk radio, TV, etc., you’ll notice when conflict arises, effective communication goes out the window. Dr. Patty Ann teaches skills on how to communicate effectively to resolve conflict.
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Conflict Resolution: Acknowledge the conflict exists
In this series of articles, Dr. Patty Ann looks – in detail – at five conflict resolution skills that can help entrepreneurs in both their business and marriage. This article hones in on one of the most important skills of all: acknowledging that there is a problem.
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5 Keys to Maximizing a Coffee Meeting
Business is built on connections and relationships, not texts, emails or a phone call. Inviting someone to coffee can create new opportunities and the benefits outweigh the ‘extra time’ it will take out of your day. Cathy Kuzel shares five key ways to make the most out of meeting for coffee.
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Connect! – Simple Steps to Better Networking
It’s a brand new year and time to put your new networking plan into action! Don’t have a networking plan? Then review these savvy tips by networking expert Cathy Kuzel for researching, planning, and participating in networking that is relevant to YOU.
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5 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Customers
Communicate more effectively with your clients in five easy steps. Narges Nirumvala, corporate communications specialist, trainer and executive speech coach, tells you how to reach out and let your customers know you care.
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Strategic Alliances Are Key to Success in Biz
Tracey Ehman explains how strategic alliances are key to running a successful business, and gives examples of potential strategic alliances to help you start brainstorming your own possibilities.
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Marketing: Thank You’s and Greeting Cards
Building your business means building relationships with your clients and vendors. What are some ways to go about building and strengthening these relationships? From sending cards to mentioning them in your newsletter, Tracey Ehman points out that saying Thank You is a small thing that goes a long way.
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Use Social Media to Maintain and Grow your Network
Building relationships online is as important to growing your business or reputation as networking in the real world. Not only can you be more effective using social media but you can also get more done in less time.
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Offering Peace of Mind
Over the past couple of months we have delved into the things that a Virtual Assistant can do for you and your business. We have also talked about what to look for and how to go about hiring a VA. This month I would like to share another piece of information with you…
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Connections Count!
Do you know how important word-of-mouth marketing is? Did you know it can turn a business around from failure to success overnight? Well, that is if it’s positive word-of-mouth marketing, negative word-of-mouth marketing can have the exact opposite effect.
