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

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

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.

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

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.

By thinking of the good things you want to happen as part of a regular routine, you are creating a positive energy.

As Christians we are constantly bombarded with attitudes and values which are contrary to biblical teaching.

Choose to dwell on timeless hope.

How would I know which one I was?

My heart felt withered, a neglected fruit that would never again sweeten, now that my love was dead.

Every talent must unfold itself in fighting.

When I joined the militia I had promised myself to kill one Fascist - after all, if each of us killed one they would soon be extinct.

Here hyacinths of heavenly blue, shook their rich tresses to the morn.

Neither pleasure nor pain should enter as motives when one must do what must be done.

I don't really feel like I need to be a teenager ever again.