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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 51 MIN

Learn how to have more productive conflict, with Liane Davey

from Manage with Confidence · host Hayley Lewis, HALO Psychology

In this episode, we hear from organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, Dr Liane Davey. Liane’s written numerous books, including The Good Fight: Use productive conflict to get your team and organization back on track.We look at why and how conflict can be helpful for teams and organizations, and Liane talks us through the concept of conflict debt. We also discuss strategies for taking the heat out of conflict, the norms and habits that teams can develop that support productive conflict. Oh, and there’s dragons and treasure, but you’ll need to listen to find out more!Do let us know what you think of this episode and don’t forget to rate, review, and follow so that other managers can benefit too. You can also email any questions to the podcast at [email protected] To connect with Liane:·     Liane’s latest book, Thoughtload is out now, in all good book shops.·     Liane’s website: www.lianedavey.com·     Liane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianedavey·     Liane on Instagram: @lianedaveyStudy referenced in this episode:2026 study led by Juliana Schroeder, Burint Bevis and Mike YeomansUseful links:​Hayley’s HALO Psychology website⁠⁠⁠, featuring 200 free articles, ebooks and other resources.​ Subscribe to Hayley’s fortnightly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ with lots of practical tools, tips and downloads to help managers like you.​ Join 42,000 other people and follow Hayley on⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠​ Follow the podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @managewithconfidence⁠⁠⁠ and follow Hayley⁠⁠⁠ @haypsych⁠⁠⁠This season of Manage with Confidence is brought to you by HALO Psychology. It has been produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Kenji Serra⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠ Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠.

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