The Way of Conflict: Elemental Wisdom for Resolving Disputes and Transcending Differences

Combs, Deidre; Fox, Matthew [Foreword]

ISBN 10: 1577314492 / ISBN 13: 9781577314493

Published by New World Library, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Way of Conflict: Elemental Wisdom for Resolving Disputes and Transcending Differences
• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577314492
• ISBN 13: 9781577314493
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 21 ounces

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Synopsis

The Way of Conflict teaches how to use ancient wisdom passed down through symbol, folk tale, and ancient classics such as The Art of War and the Bhagavad-Gita to confidently engage in any dispute and reach a balanced resolution. It is the first book to integrate the wealth of conflict skills found throughout the world’s major religious and indigenous traditions with the latest scientific systems and conflict resolution theory. The Way of Conflict employs the cross-cultural metaphor of the four natural elements — earth, water, fire, and air — to identify our innate conflict personalities and forge an understandable path through the chaos of conflict. Using assessment tests, anecdotes from indigenous and religious traditions, and illustrative folk tales, Dr. Combs describes how to quickly assess a conflict and its participants and implement an appropriate resolution strategy.

About the Author

A credentialed mediator and facilitator, Dr. Deidre Combs is the founder of Combs & Company, a consulting firm that provides conflict skills training, coaching, and strategic planning services.v She is a faculty member of the University of Creation Spirituality and Naropa University, as well as an interfaith minister. Combs was employed for over fifteen years by the corporate sector in project man-agement and marketing leadership roles. Combs & Company’s diverse clients include many corporate, nonprofit, and educational organiza-tions, such as IBM and the U.S. Forest Service. Combs holds a B.A. in mathematics and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, a Master’s from George Washington University, and a Doc-torate of Ministry from the University of Creation Spirituality. She lives in Bozeman, Montana, with her husband and three children. Her web-sites are www.wayofconflict.com and www.combsandcompany.com.