We Can Do Hard Things Handling Conflict Right with Amanda Ripley
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Jul 23, 2024 Conflict expert and investigative journalist, Amanda Ripley, discusses good vs. high conflict, the importance of engaging effectively, and ways to avoid escalating disagreements. Topics include understanding perspectives, reframing conflicts, building relationships, and strategies for effective communication.
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Internal High Conflict
- We fight our fights on two levels: externally and internally.
- Letting high conflict reside in our minds causes double the suffering, regardless of external circumstances.
FARC Guerrilla Example
- A former FARC guerrilla member shared her experience with Amanda Ripley.
- After leaving the high-conflict environment, she continued her fight for fairness but finally found peace of mind.
Conflict vs. No Conflict
- Conflict, unlike the absence of conflict, fosters growth and progress.
- Those who avoid conflict altogether experience a similar loneliness and stagnation as those trapped in high conflict.