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🕶 Last week I had the chance to ask this question to Michael Girdley, CEO of a $100 million a year holding company. Click here to listen to our podcast episode. Most conflicts happen because of one of four reasons. Let’s start with Differing values. They can turn a well-oiled machine into a clanking heap…

Leaders of the world! I appreciate you being here. It’s incredible thinking that I’ve been writing this Newsletter for over a year. (I used to write two newsletters each week, smh.) Today, we’re diving deep into something that will be a game-changer for any leader aiming to build a cohesive team—Patrick Lincioni’’s Five Dysfunctions of…

Say it with me, “I am not a good listener.” As a leader, lack of listening skills is a problem.  • Misunderstandings lead to broken trust • When employees don’t feel heard, they are more resistant to change • And a lack of understanding can lead to escalated conflict (Noo!!!!) When you don’t understand your…

The good news about conflict on your team is you can expect it to be there. Don’t let it surprise you. The goal is not to remove conflict, partly because you can’t. The goal is to understand how to navigate it And you can do it. I know it. To help, last week I recorded…

No matter how hard you try to avoid it, conflict will be part of your professional journey. And it will either be a stumbling block or a stepping stone, depending on how you approach it.  How we perceive and address it determines its impact on our leadership journey. As a leader, its your job to…