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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 52 MIN

Facing Your Fear of Conflict

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Facing Your Fear of Conflict 27 Sep 2022 --- It’s an essential lesson all managers must learn: Conflict is necessary, and you shouldn’t run away from it. But what’s the difference between good and bad conflict? What happens when you avoid it for too long? And how can you keep your emotions under control through a tense conversation? Join this conversation with HBR editor and author of “Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)” to get the tools you need to deal with conflict head-on. Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Management #AmyGallo Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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