Why We Argue Instead of Resolving Conflicts

An episode of the Lead Forward podcast, hosted by Andy Thompson, titled "Why We Argue Instead of Resolving Conflicts" was published on September 18, 2024 and runs 4 minutes.

September 18, 2024 ·4m · Lead Forward

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Summary

You make a point. They make a counterpoint. You counter their counterpoint with your original point. They recycle their counterpoint. You both think the other person isn't listening because if the other truly understood you, they would agree with you because you're obviously right. Many of our conflicts turn circular because we get confused about whether we misunderstand one another or whether we understand each other perfectly and just disagree. Sometimes leadership means being the one to slow down and figure out what's happening, real time, so you can figure out the best thing to do next. Ask questions or learn more about Andy and Lead Forward Co. using the information below: Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠LeadForwardCo.com⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/lead-forward-co⁠

Episode Description

You make a point. They make a counterpoint. You counter their counterpoint with your original point. They recycle their counterpoint. You both think the other person isn't listening because if the other truly understood you, they would agree with you because you're obviously right.

Many of our conflicts turn circular because we get confused about whether we misunderstand one another or whether we understand each other perfectly and just disagree. Sometimes leadership means being the one to slow down and figure out what's happening, real time, so you can figure out the best thing to do next.

Ask questions or learn more about Andy and Lead Forward Co. using the information below:

Email: [email protected]

Website: ⁠LeadForwardCo.com⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/lead-forward-co⁠

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