Leadership Powered by Common Sense WORKPLACE CONFLICT is at an ALL-TIME HIGH! | Ep 412
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Aug 5, 2025 Karin Hurt, a conflict resolution expert and CEO of Let's Grow Leaders, shares her insights on the alarming rise of workplace conflict, with 70% of professionals reporting increased tension. She describes modern conflicts as 'conflict cocktails,' influenced by stressors like hybrid work and generational gaps. Karin emphasizes that conflict can be constructive if approached thoughtfully. Effective communication and clear expectations are vital, alongside strategies for saying no while maintaining relationships, to foster a healthier work environment.
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Conflict Has Risen Dramatically
- Karin Hurt's global survey found 70% reported more workplace conflict.
- This signals a widespread, growing problem that leaders must address.
Conflict Cocktails Explain Complex Drivers
- Karin Hurt calls mixed drivers 'conflict cocktails' that combine stressors.
- Leaders must identify each cocktail element to address the true root causes.
Change Plus Exhaustion Wedges Teams
- Rapid change, new technologies, and understaffing combine to fuel wedge conflicts.
- Karin Hurt warns exhaustion amplifies tensions, especially in customer-facing roles.
