The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2010

The difference is whether the conflict is constructive or destructive. So, how can you tell the difference between a constructive conflict and a destructive conflict? Constructive conflict conversations focus on issues. Constructive conflict conversations focus on the future. In fact some conflict can actually be good.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 2, 2010

After the heat of the moment passes, you can exercise your power of choice to act in better and more constructive ways. When it does, you cannot continue to claim: “I don’t know why I said that.&# You are no longer in the automatic and reactive mode.

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The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 27, 2010

Put the best construction on everything. Since you are in control of your thoughts, choose to make the story a good one – a positive one – one that puts you in a better frame of mind and puts the other person in a good light – or at least one to be sympathized with. You’ll be much happier.

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