Ep3 (Season 2) - Turning Conflict Into Growth: Lessons from Author & Venture Capital Leader, Gabe Karp

Conflict is unavoidable in business, but it doesn’t have to be destructive.

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, author, speaker, and venture capital leader Gabe Karp shares powerful lessons on transforming workplace tension into a driver of performance and culture. Drawing from his journey as a trial lawyer, startup executive, and board advisor, he reveals why healthy conflict is one of the most underrated skills in leadership today.

You’ll discover:

- How to shift from avoiding conflict to using it as a growth tool
- Practical techniques to resolve issues with clarity and confidence
- Why “politeness” can actually harm your team—and what to do instead
- The surprising link between accountability, loyalty, and healthy debate
- How technology and remote work are changing the way we handle conflict

Whether you’re scaling a startup, managing a team, or leading at the board level, these insights will help you build stronger relationships, faster decision-making, and lasting success.

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