It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People REBROADCAST: Let a Win Be a Win in High Conflict
Jul 11, 2024
Explore the unique perspectives on winning in high conflict situations. Discover why progress, not perfection, is key and the importance of celebrating small victories. Learn to choose your battles wisely and recognize when it’s time to step back. Delve into the blame game often played by high conflict individuals and how to navigate relationships with them effectively. This intriguing discussion offers practical strategies to engage constructively while keeping emotions in check.
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Redefining Winning
- Recognize that "winning" in high-conflict situations means making progress, not achieving a perfect outcome.
- Avoid pushing for too much resolution at once, as this can sabotage progress.
Sabotaging Progress
- Bill Eddy describes a mediation where progress was undermined by a lawyer's seemingly harmless question.
- The question triggered the high-conflict individual's emotions, erasing the progress made.
Praise vs. Emotions
- Avoid opening up emotions in high-conflict situations, as this can lead to disruptions.
- Instead of focusing on emotional validation, offer praise for specific achievements or progress made.