People need to feel safe to be who they are—to speak up when they have an idea, or to speak out when they feel something isn't right.

You won't benefit from diverse perspectives if you aren't open to utilizing differences.

When people feel trusted, they'll begin to understand they are contributors--and you'll get great ideas and happy people.

The key to handling conflict is to make sure people understand it's okay to have an opposing view.

The natural result of utilizing different perspectives is that people are more engaged because they feel their opinions are important.

Perceive conflict as positive, creative, and issue driven. Don't allow personal attacks.

Train leaders in behaviors that promote trust and respect. Bust existing silos and focus on what’s best for the project.

It's hard for managers to consider different perspectives if they never ask people what they think.

Conflict can be healthy within a collaborative group, as long as everyone sticks to the issues and things don't get personal.

Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.

Usually, the fairy tale ends with the girl marrying the prince. But mine started as soon as the marriage was over.

I write in order to make the little voices in my head go away. Thus far it hasn't worked.

If you can't really have a conversation with someone candidly about it it's something that you'll always have something to learn from when it comes to taking a literature class.

These code authorities could regulate production, quantities, qualities, prices, distribution methods, etc., under the supervision of the NRA. This was fascism.

People don't change who they are. They only change what they do with it.

If you believe in the maternal instinct and fail at mother love, you fail as a woman. It is a controlling idea that holds us in an iron grip.

You can tell the character of every man when you see how he receives praise.

Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.