86. Turning Disputes Into Opportunities

We lawyers are so often involved in situations of conflict. Disputes arise from many directions. Sometimes we do not respond correctly, and it all goes downhill. But instead, we can navigate through differences with others in ways that produce positive, healthy, and peaceful outcomes.

Dr. Debra Dupree joins The Free Lawyer today. She is a high-conflict expert, dispute-resolution specialist,  instructor, and author. She shows us today how to transform challenges into learning opportunities. In addition, she shares powerful insights about:

-Conflicts arise from a difference of perspective, not right and wrong

-The importance of mindfulness and self-awareness

-In a challenging situation, how to pause before responding, reflecting, and asking insightful questions to obtain more understanding

- How critical it is not to take things personally and to understand the other party's unpleasant approach is more often a reflection of what their issues

-Using deep breathing techniques to relieve stress 

Dr. Debra Dupree is a Dispute Resolution Specialist, Conflict Coach, Mindset Doc, International Trainer, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. D is the host of the bi-weekly podcast ‘Decoding the Conflict Mindset’ bringing ‘thought leaders’ from various disciplines to gain insight on engaging themselves and others in difficult conversations, high emotions, and tough negotiations. In addition, Debra delivers training throughout North America, Australia, India, and the Pacific Rim in workplace mediation strategies and advanced mediation strategies for leaders and dispute resolution professionals for today’s hybrid work world.