Does conflict make you tense up / shut down? You can train yourself to handle it better. Try this: 🔹Notice your physical reaction 🔹Name what you’re feeling—without judgment 🔹Stay in the discomfort a little longer than last time Small steps build #conflictresilience over time.

Most people listen to reply. In conflict, that backfires. Next time, try this: 👂 Focus fully—no interrupting, no rehearsing your reply 🔄 Summarize what you heard ❓ Ask: “Did I get that right?” Listening to understand is THE secret weapon in negotiation. #ConflictResilience

🎙️ “Trump’s negotiation style often provokes a desire for re-engagement—sometimes as pushback.” — Bob Bordone coauthor on our book #ConflictResilience Insightful breakdown on negotiation dynamics, power, and political conflict👇 cnbc.com/video/2025/03/… #Negotiation #Leadership

Avoiding conflict might feel easier—but resentment grows. Small issues become big. Trust erodes. Instead: 🔹Name the tension early 🔹Ask ‘What’s at stake if we don't engage?’ 🔹Stay engaged, even when it’s hard The goal isn’t to ‘win’—it’s to move forward. #ConflictResilience

Dealing with a #narcissist? 3 tips from Psychology Today ✅ Deep Listening ✅ Hold Your Ground Without Escalating ✅ Set Boundaries and Reinforce Them For more, order our new book, available at ow.ly/w2t750VlnyX #conflictresilience ow.ly/yOae50VlnyY

🧠 Conflict isn't just a communication issue—it's a brain issue. Big thanks to Inc. for featuring #ConflictResilience in this piece on how neuroscience can help you reprogram and rewire your brain to handle conflict like a pro👇 inc.com/marcel-schwant…

Most conflicts don’t escalate because of what’s said—but because people aren't heard. Next time, try: 🗣 “I heard you say __. Did I get that right?” It lowers defenses, builds trust, and shifts the focus from stances to understanding. #EmotionalIntelligence #ConflictResilience

“Conflict isn’t the problem. We are.” Grateful to Dan Rockwell for this nuanced conversation on transforming friction into leadership fuel. 📝 leadershipfreak.blog/2025/03/18/con… #ConflictResilience #Leadership

Exciting news: our book, Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In, has made it onto the USA Today Bestseller Top 100 List! Thank you all for your incredible support. #ConflictResilience usatoday.com/booklist/books…

New week, new mindset: Conflict isn’t a threat—it’s a growth hack. Next conflict, ask: 🔹What’s my goal? 🔹How can I stay curious? 🔹What Bigger Better Offer (BBO) makes this conflict worthwhile? The right mindset changes everything. #ConflictResilience

Grateful to Michael Keegan for hosting us to talk #ConflictResilience: not just resolving conflict—but growing from it. We dive into the mindset shift we all need. 📺 youtu.be/R0NGsb0CPEM?si…

My coauthor @BobBordone joined the Deacons Pod to discuss our book, #ConflictResilience. Grateful to the hosts for exploring how to navigate disagreements effectively. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con…

Check out this YourTango article, featuring insights from @BobBordone and me on how healthy conflict can strengthen relationships. Grateful for the feature! #ConflictResilience yourtango.com/love/harvard-b…

Feeling drained by political conversations? You're not alone. Check out my latest Psychology Today article on managing those exhausting discussions to find a way forward that actually works 🧠✨ psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mint-c…" #MentalHealth #Politics #Communication #ConflictResilience

I had a fascinating discussion on the Afford Anything podcast about the neuroscience behind workplace conflict and why our brains sometimes reward avoidance. Thank you to the host for the engaging conversation! #ConflictResilience podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why…

Big thanks to @CraftTheShow for inviting my coauthor Bob Bordone to explore the art of disagreement—how conflict, like creativity, can be generative. 🎧 crafttheshow.com/?p=2798 #ConflictResilience

Bob Bordone and I appeared on the Working on Purpose podcast to discuss aligning professional goals with healthy conflict resilience. Appreciate the warm welcome and thoughtful questions from Dr. Alise Cortez! #ConflictResilience podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wor…

San Diego Bound to attend #AANAM ✅Suits ✅New AAN Swag 💚🧠 ✅Green for Sunday Advocacy Day ✅Running shoes for Walk/ Run for Brain Health ✅ Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc must read book to read on the flight: amazon.com/Conflict-Resil… Can't wait to see everyone in San Diego American Academy of Neurology

I’m looking forward to attending "The New Era of Brain Health Across the Lifespan: How Science and Public Policy Can Improve Neurological Outcomes for All" at #AANAM! This session kicks off Sunday at 1 PM in C67 [ See you there! American Academy of Neurology More info here: aan.com/msa/Public/Eve…

💥Conflict isn’t the problem—how we handle it is. This new Forbes piece on #ConflictResilience reveals how conflict can spark growth, clarity, and connection—at work and at home. forbes.com/sites/rodgerde… 📘 conflictresiliencebook.com #Leadership #RelationshipAdvice