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Between equals You have had several heated disagreements in meetings with Myra, a colleague and peer, over issues you both care a great deal about

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Between equals You have had several heated disagreements in meetings with Myra, a colleague and peer, over issues you both care a great deal about. It's gotten to the point where you expect things to get positional and confrontational with her and, somehow, they are getting there faster these days. It is not uncommon for both of you to use words like "ridiculous", "out of line", and "fanciful" when describing each other's contributions to discussion and to go on at length to oppose and discredit each other's point of view. You find yourself mentally replaying the debate on your drive home and thinking up even better arguments to meet her points. Your professional relationship is not as relaxed as it once was. While you can hold your own in a discussion and generally enjoy debate, you're beginning to wonder if this dynamic between you and Myra is turning into a chronic stress for everyone involved, particularly the others at these meetings. You see that what may have been a useful airing of diverse perspectives has become rancorous and personal for you and you would like to talk to Myra as a start at turning this dynamic around. Q2a: How would you prepare for this conversation? Q2b: How would you handle it specifically and why?