10 Quotes that Will Help You Understand Conflict

“If you ‘push’ with words, you will get push back from your counterpart. If you listen to your counterpart with respect, you are more likely to be heard. The goal is to understand each other’s perspective and find a mutually agreeable solution.”  Fred Kofmann

“Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.”  Max Lucado

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”  Peter Drucker

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it.”  H.E. Luccock

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.”  James Humes

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”  Stephen R. Covey

“Knowing that we can control our own behaviour makes it more likely that we will.”  Peter Singer

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.”  Bill Gates

“Solution = Conflict + Collaboration.”  John Baldoni

“The only kind of bad conflict is unresolved conflict.”  Wayland Drew