Author Archives: Lori Joiner

Lori Joiner is an author, speaker and ministry leader based out of Texas. Her passion is speaking to, training and teaching people of all ages to be all they can be in their personal, professional and spiritual lives.

Conquering Workplace Conflict — Part 3

Workplace conflict boy language (photo Linnaea Mallette, publicdomainpictures.net)

In part one of this series, we learned that some conflict is our own fault due to our own conflicting thoughts and desires. In part two, we examined how what we say, intentionally or unintentionally, can stir the workplace conflict waters.  This installment will focus on your non-verbal skills. What you say with your body and facial expressions can speak volumes in and of itself. Sadly, what it says is…

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Conquering Workplace Conflict — Part 2 

workplace conflict

In part one of this series, we learned that workplace conflict starts with you. Some conflict is our own fault due to our own conflicting thoughts and desires. Yet, giving people the benefit of the doubt can help greatly reduce stress in the workplace.  In this installment, continue to focus on you. I know you think it is someone else who is causing the toxic work environment. But you must…

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Conquering Workplace Conflict

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In teams of any size, workplace conflict will most assuredly happen. This conflict, if not handled well, will lead to a toxic work environment, low production and employee turnover. We spend a lot of time where we work, so we should make it the best possible experience for ourselves and others. Disarming workplace conflict starts with you No amount of lectures or workshops on workplace conflict will benefit a department…

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