So You Think You’re a Good Driver? The Joys Of Conscious Conflict

In this episode, Elissa shares a radical view on conflict - it’s a tremendous opportunity for learning and growth.

 

Are you still reading? Good - we know conflict can be uncomfortable to think about. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, in this episode, Elissa breaks it down in a way that makes it downright … agreeable. So think of an ongoing or recent conflict you’ve experienced and be ready to see it in a whole new light.

 

We cover:

 

• The universality of types of conflict and feelings about it
• The “elephant in the room” people avoid when it comes to conflict
• A takeaway from the book Crucial Conversations - the sooner the better
• Conflict as an opportunity for growth
• 7 radical assumptions for approaching conflict 
• 7 steps to thriving through it
• The role of ego when we disagree
• Releasing the victim archetype
• The role of values in our messaging
• What’s in the “energy field,” and how to adjust it prior to a difficult conversation
• Listening to understand vs respond
• “And” vs “But” and the game changing difference it makes.