Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 hours agoNo Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics
The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#conflict-resolution
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#communication #diplomacy #emotional-intelligence #pakistan #relationships #iran #leadership #international-law
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours agoThe people who say 'I'm fine with whatever you want to do' in every social situation aren't easygoing. They've simply never been in an environment where stating a preference didn't start a negotiation they couldn't afford to lose. - Silicon Canals
People who appear easygoing may actually be practicing conflict avoidance as a survival strategy learned from past experiences.
#communication
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPsychology says people who command the most respect in a room aren't the loudest or most confident - they're the ones who can disagree without making others feel stupid for having believed something different - Silicon Canals
Respectful disagreement fosters genuine influence and encourages open dialogue.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPsychology says people who command the most respect in a room aren't the loudest or most confident - they're the ones who can disagree without making others feel stupid for having believed something different - Silicon Canals
Respectful disagreement fosters genuine influence and encourages open dialogue.
#emotional-intelligence
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology suggests people who stay calm during conflict aren't less emotional - they learned early that the person who controls the temperature of the room controls the outcome, and they stopped reacting and started choosing - Silicon Canals
Controlling emotional responses during conflict can significantly influence the outcome of the situation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoNot everyone who avoids conflict is afraid of confrontation. Some people finally realized that the person across from them doesn't want resolution, they want an audience, and refusing to perform is the most confrontational thing you can do. - Silicon Canals
Silence can be a deliberate choice in conflict, not a sign of weakness or fear.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoRelationships
8 phrases emotionally intelligent people never say during arguments-but most people use all of them - Silicon Canals
Emotionally intelligent arguing avoids absolute accusations and dismissive replies, focusing instead on specific incidents, expressed feelings, and problem-solving.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology suggests people who stay calm during conflict aren't less emotional - they learned early that the person who controls the temperature of the room controls the outcome, and they stopped reacting and started choosing - Silicon Canals
Controlling emotional responses during conflict can significantly influence the outcome of the situation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago6 signs someone grew up as the mediator between their parents, according to family therapists, and why those skills make them exceptional at work but exhausted in their own relationships - Silicon Canals
Children who mediate parental conflict develop skills that benefit their careers but can hinder personal relationships later in life.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoNot everyone who avoids conflict is afraid of confrontation. Some people finally realized that the person across from them doesn't want resolution, they want an audience, and refusing to perform is the most confrontational thing you can do. - Silicon Canals
Silence can be a deliberate choice in conflict, not a sign of weakness or fear.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days agoFirms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds
Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoI stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals
Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day agoTaking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere
The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
Psychology
fromEarth's Attractions - travel guides by locals, travel itineraries, travel tips, and more
2 days agoHow Successful People Negotiate Everything From Car Prices to Office Raises by Starting With a Small Yes - And Why It Works So Well (It's Easier Than You Think)
The foot-in-the-door technique increases compliance by starting with a small request before making a larger one.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThe hardest friendships to maintain aren't the ones with conflict. They're the ones where both people are growing but in different directions, and neither person is wrong, and there's no argument to have, just a slow widening that nobody caused and nobody can fix. - Silicon Canals
Friendships often end due to gradual emotional distance rather than specific events, highlighting the importance of recognizing blameless drift.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoThe security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoThe security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks agoWhy international law is still the world's best defence
The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
#negotiation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoEverything You Know About Negotiation Is Backwards
Effective negotiation relies on exceptional listening skills, which enhance communication and foster better relationships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoI used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals
Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoI used to think I was bad at negotiating until I realized I wasn't negotiating at all. I was performing gratitude for being included, because somewhere early I learned that asking for more was the fastest way to lose what you already had. - Silicon Canals
Negotiation issues often stem from emotional barriers rather than tactical skills, rooted in early life experiences and a scarcity mindset.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 month agoSovereignty isn't a toggle feature
European cloud alternatives like Hetzner and Scaleway can deliver comparable performance and capabilities to AWS while significantly reducing costs, though they require greater operational responsibility and architectural commitment to sovereignty.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI'm a communication therapist. This trick has saved me from hundreds of arguments and weird conversations.
In clinical speech therapy, we use strategic pauses throughout a session with a client. This is similar to resting between physical therapy exercises. When we are teaching people how to use their speech sounds or helping them increase their vocabulary, it's helpful to let the mind rest in between sets.
Miscellaneous
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month agoRethinking Strategy in a Hyperpolitical World
Corporate decisions face intense public scrutiny for political implications, resulting in boycotts, revenue loss, reputational damage, and executive terminations, yet political engagement remains unavoidable for businesses.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks agoDo These 2 Things Consistently and Get Along With Anyone
Stable relationships require consistent kindness and truthfulness; inconsistent behavior destabilizes trust and increases anxiety, while maintaining kindness during conflict requires relinquishing the need for external validation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoWorld leaders gather in Washington for Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting - US politics live
Trump's Board of Peace convenes to oversee Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction and demilitarisation amid major ally absences, funding shortfalls, unresolved security and humanitarian issues.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago3 Practical Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations
Avoiding difficult conversations with loved ones creates distance and reduces relationship authenticity, while addressing uncomfortable subjects with safety, self-awareness, and open listening can strengthen intimacy and trust.
World politics
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 weeks agoA Pop Quiz for Students: When Is a War Not a War?
The U.S. administration avoids calling military operations a war despite global leaders and media using that terminology, raising questions about definitional inconsistency and political convenience.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month agoPrisoner exchanges are not peace, but they are human - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
A large prisoner exchange returned 314 POWs, reuniting families and freeing unlawfully prosecuted Ukrainians, but such swaps do not indicate genuine diplomatic progress.
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoHow to Have Better Political Conversations
The principle of intellectual charity is fundamental to constructive political conversations. This principle states that, in any discussion, we should accept the best version of an opponent's ideas, not a distorted version or a "straw man." Exaggeration and distortion of opposing opinions (always present, to some degree, in political debates) have become the standard form of political argument in contemporary America.
Philosophy
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago10 clever phrases that instantly shut down passive-aggressive comments without starting a fight - Silicon Canals
1) "I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you explain? This is my go-to response because it forces the other person to spell out their actual intention. Most passive-aggressive comments rely on plausible deniability. When you ask for clarification, you're essentially calling their bluff. The beauty of this phrase is that it's completely neutral because you're just asking a question. If they really meant nothing by it, they can clarify; if they were being passive-aggressive, they now have to either own it or backtrack.
Relationships
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