Deconstructing the Construct of Conflict

Deconstructing the Construct of Conflict

Conflict is any opportunity to engage in a conversation with someone who disagrees with you (including yourself). It doesn’t have to be a difficult experience or an unpleasant one, but often the way we view it already sets it up to be just that. This is why we need to...
It’s Time to Face Your Fear of Conflict

It’s Time to Face Your Fear of Conflict

Okay, time to do an honest account of what you think of conflict. Take a few seconds to think about conflict and the images, feelings and physical reactions it conjures up for you. Are you honest enough to admit to yourself that among the many things that come up for...
The Conflict Closer’s Big Leadership Mistake

The Conflict Closer’s Big Leadership Mistake

Early in my career I led a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF team. I made many mistakes while working with them and frankly it did not feel good. I wanted to prove myself and spent a lot of time having to push past ego and tough feelings in order to reach for my...