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

by Deidre Combs, Matthew Fox (Foreword by)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781577314493
Publisher:	New World Library
Publication date:	04/13/2004
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

An international consultant, instructor, author and speaker, Dr. Deidre Combs has studied and taught cross-cultural strategies for resolving conflict and overcoming challenges for the past 18 years.

Deidre Combs is the author of three books on cross-cultural approaches to resolving conflict and overcoming challenges: The Way of Conflict, Worst Enemy, Best Teacher and Thriving Through Tough Times. The books integrate common wisdom from the world's lasting cultural traditions with systems theory and brain research. She provides leadership and conflict strategies as a management consultant, coach, mediator and professor based in Bozeman, Montana.