Life Kit How To Win An Argument: Brainstorm Instead
Aug 31, 2020
Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute, shares expert insights on transforming arguments into productive discussions. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration over conflict, offering strategies to address emotional tensions and navigate disagreements with shared goals. Through compassionate curiosity, Kwame explains how to engage in meaningful dialogue and manage power dynamics. He highlights conflict resolution as an ongoing process, likening it to a game of chess that thrives on good communication and relationship maintenance.
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Exposure Therapy for Conflict
- View conflict like a phobia and use exposure therapy.
- Practice in low-stakes situations to build confidence for bigger conflicts.
Arguing vs. Resolution
- Arguing focuses on winning, while conflict resolution focuses on the future relationship.
- Even if you "win" an argument, the other person may resent you and seek retribution.
Framing Conversations
- Frame difficult conversations positively, focusing on shared goals.
- Make the reason for the discussion so positive that the other side would look unreasonable rejecting it.