Resolving Conflict at Work & Home with Michelle Brody (Part 2)

Michelle Brody, PhD, is an executive coach and clinical psychologist who brings 25 years of experience in both corporate and family settings to the challenging problem of interactional conflict. Her specialty as a coach is in guiding teams that have complicated dynamics, and helping them reach greater collaboration, improve communication, and resolve tension.

Recap / Takeaways

1. When having a fight with your partner, identify what the conflicting values are that you're fighting about
2. Focus on getting good at repair conversations first, then get better at stopping in the middle of a fight
3. If you want to have a repair conversation, say what your intentions are before you start talking
4. All of us have a suit of armor we put on when we're under threat
5. Everyone on the team, including the leader, must own their armor
6. Identify the threats for yourself and the time
7. Own your armor (the way you react)

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