Conflict experts share the 1 sentence that can stop an argument before things get heated

Conflict experts share the 1 sentence that can stop an argument before things get heated

Has getting into a heated argument with your significant other, a coworker, or a child ever solved anything? Probably not. Heated arguments often lead people down the dark path of personal attacks, animosity, and getting so riled up that they stop making sense altogether. However, conflict is a natural and healthy part of our daily lives, so it can be very productive when we know how to have productive disagreements."If no one ever argues, you’r…

In the midst of the immense sea of disagreements we can still find some islands of agreements. Long ago I read one of Irene Vallejo’s articles highlighting the transforming power of conversation as an essential art for building understanding. The key is to listen and dialogue with respect, without arrogance or imposition, seeking points of agreement rather than to show that one is right. Disputes are an inevitable part of human interaction and a…