In this episode we are joined by Dana Caspersen, TedX speaker and author of "Conflict is an Opportunity," who reveals how to:
- Shift from blame to collaborative solutions.
- Cultivate curiosity and active listening.
- Make requests, not demands, for buy-in.
- Avoid the high cost of conflict avoidance.
- Build strategic capacity through conscious decision-making.
Key Takeaways
- Conflict is often viewed negatively, but it can be a creative space.
- Curiosity is essential for navigating conflict effectively.
- Trust can develop through open and honest communication.
- Avoiding conflict leads to a loss of information and relationships.
- Leaders should focus on the situation, not the person, in conflict.
- Expressing needs without blame fosters better communication.
- Understanding different perspectives is crucial in conflict resolution.
- Conflict can reveal important information that may otherwise be overlooked.
- Engaging in conflict can lead to more conscious decision-making.
- Building power together in conflict can lead to better outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 The Dance of Conflict: An Introduction
10:01 Understanding Conflict as an Opportunity
20:05 Navigating Power Dynamics in Conflict
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