From the course: Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict

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Giving in too much

Giving in too much

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Giving in too much

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- Vironika Tugaleva, a contemporary author and poet, has this great phrase, "Being passive is not the same thing as being peaceful." So many people believe that being passive is the same thing as being peaceful, but it's not. So, when it comes to conflict, there's compromise and there's giving in too much and they are not the same thing. Giving in too much is a passive approach to conflict. If you're striving for peace, you have to engage in a conversation in conflict. If you're passive, your opinion is never heard and you never face your fear of conflict. And sometimes, it's good to face our fears. So the antidote to giving into much is asserting your opinion. So here are three strategies for standing up for yourself in conflict. First, come up with some ground rules at the outset. Something like, "Let's not engage in name calling." "Let's let each other finish our sentences before we interrupt." Next, ask a…

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