by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
“Did I say that?” Conflict becomes destructive quickly when frustration speaks before wisdom has a chance to catch up. Throughout the week, we have already established that conflict is inevitable. Every person is unique, with different backgrounds, perceptions,...
by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
“Often the biggest impediment to healthy conflict is not realizing that you are already in it.” Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night thinking about a situation that was weighing heavily on your mind? Have you ever suddenly received the cold shoulder from...
by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
“I just don’t get other people.” People rarely frustrate us more than when they fail to behave the way we believe they should.I have been fortunate to be happily married for 40 years. That reality speaks far more to my wife’s incredible patience and resilience than to...
by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
“The problem usually isn’t the disagreement. It’s the emotion we attach to it.” Most destructive conflict starts long before the argument. I have five children, and sometimes I honestly wonder where they came from. Politically, we could not be more misaligned. Years...
by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
“Why does everything have to feel like a struggle?” Just hearing the word conflict sends chills down the spine of many leaders. As a younger leader, I used to take disagreement personally. When someone questioned my judgment or pushed back on my position, I often...
by Krystal Gail | Jun 9, 2026 | Reflections
Just hearing the word conflict sends chills down the spine of many leaders. Most of us instinctively view conflict as something negative—something to avoid, suppress, or escape. Yet conflict itself is neither positive nor negative. Conflict is simply the natural...