Why “Agree to Disagree” Stinks and What to Say Instead for Better Work Relationships
“Agree to disagree” is dismissive, shuts down collaboration, and prevents meaningful solutions. Faced with conflict at work, you might think “let’s agree to disagree” is an easy way to move on from the conversation. The words seem peaceful and hint at...
How You Can Encourage Courage and Better Conversations as a Team Activity
Psychological Safety and Courage: Two Sides of the Same (Immensely Valuable) Coin Does psychological safety take away the need for courage? Or does courage take away the need for psychological safety? The answer to both questions is a resounding NO. Both are–...
Avoid the Hidden Costs of Workplace Conflict: How Powerful Phrases Will Help Your Team Thrive
Avoiding Workplace Conflict is Costing You More Than You Think. What is avoiding workplace conflict costing you? If your answer is, “Oh not much, we NEVER have conflict… ” Because work shouldn’t be a drag. And YOUR voice matters. You NEED good...
Transforming Tension: How to Embrace the Benefits of Workplace Conflict
Avoiding workplace conflict makes for stagnant organizations where problems fester No one needs destructive, anger-fueled conflict at work. It’s corrosive and makes work miserable. But there’s another kind of workplace conflict that’s not only vital for a vibrant...
