Episode 261: In this episode, you’ll explore resolving conflict – when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You’ll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it’s time to walk away. Host David Dye and guest, Karin Hurt, shares personal stories and examples, illustrating the importance of speaking up and considering the impact of the conflict on your life. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt thanks for your support and promotion of Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict.
Resolving Conflict: Recognizing When to Walk Away
0:00 – 2:00 Discover the heartbreaking realization from the Workplace Conflict and Collaboration survey: many people wish they had quit their jobs sooner due to unresolved conflicts. Learn how to recognize when it’s time to walk away.
2:00 – 4:00 David introduces the episode and welcomes guest Karin Hurt. Karin emphasizes the importance of knowing when to leave a conflict or a job.
4:00 – 6:00 Karin shares a significant experience from the Association of Talent Development (ATD) Global Conference, highlighting the widespread interest in resolving workplace conflicts.
6:00 – 8:00 David discusses the successful launch of their book, “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict,” and its positive reception across various platforms.
8:00 – 10:00 Karin reflects on the overwhelming response at their booth during the conference. The response illustrates the practical need for conflict resolution strategies.
10:00 – 12:00 David and Karin, thank you for your support. They encourage you to pick up their book on managing workplace conflicts better.
Practical Strategies for Conflict Resolution
12:00 – 14:00 The conversation shifts to the episode’s main focus: understanding when to quit a conflict or job and offering key questions to ask yourself (see below).
14:00 – 16:00 Karin and David outline critical questions to consider(see below), such as the impact of the conflict on other areas of your life and overall well-being.
16:00 – 18:00 David emphasizes evaluating whether the conflict is pervasive within the organization or isolated to certain individuals.
18:00 – 20:00 Karin shares a personal story from her corporate days, demonstrating how a significant conflict led her to start the Let’s Grow Leaders blog, eventually transforming her career and personal life.
Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Here are some of the questions for determining when to walk away from a conflict or a job:
- Have I tried?
- Have you tried addressing the conflict using the available tools and phrases?
- What do I gain or lose by quitting?
- Consider the pros and cons of staying versus leaving, including the impact on your career, well-being, and future opportunities.
- Is this conflict affecting other areas of my life?
- Assess whether the conflict negatively impacts your health, relationships, or happiness.
- How do I feel about how I am showing up?
- Reflect on whether the conflict is causing you to behave in ways inconsistent with your values and self-image.
- Is conflict a pervasive organizational problem or limited to one or two people?
- Determine if the conflict is a symptom of larger systemic issues within the organization or is isolated to specific individuals.
- Is there a pattern?
- Consider if the conflict is a recurring issue or an isolated incident.
- Is there another way to accomplish my goal here?
- Explore alternative approaches or solutions to help you achieve your goals without quitting.
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