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In the Thomas-Kilmann five pronged conflict taxonomy, accommodation is considered the most cooperative, albeit the least assertive option. Briefly, this behavior entails subverting one’s own desires, and agreeing with the opposing party (even if it’s not in your best interests) in an effort to keep the peace. Accommodators are typically trampled – individuals who are walked on by the more aggressive in life. Turn the page…
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In her book “Loving what is: Four questions that can change your life,” Katie suggests our perceived trouble can be reduced to a “thinking” problem. In other words, how we frame life events is the determinant of our happiness. What if the driving force for mental peace was us, as opposed to an outside person or event? The joystick of our lives would then be inside our own heads – and we would be independent of what happened around us. Have you known people who were content no matter what their circumstance? What was their secret? Turn the page…
Jackie Gilbert is a Professor of Management in the Middle Tennessee State University College of Business.
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