EP85: How to lead with KINDNESS in the face of CONFLICT with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Shannan Crawford

Communication struggles seem to plague the holidays leaving every participant dejected, bruised, and depressed. Why not recalibrate that narrative and strategize ways to be present in the midst of hard conversations so that you're not leaving the holiday party feeling like you've just gone to war. This week, go with us on a discovery of what our natural tendency is, how we respond to conflict, what really helps in the midst of hot topics, and how to be in tune spiritually to be a communication champion.

 

For resources and if you're looking for a therapist in the Keller, TX area, visit our clinical practice's website at https://crawfordclinics.com/ .

 

0:00 Coming up

0:59 We tend toward division

3:15 Baited into conflict

8:30 Kindness through relationship & curiosity

12:10 Be seasoned in wisdom

13:15 Evaluate your scenario

16:16 Partner with heaven

 

About Dr. Shannan Crawford:

As CEO of Dr. Crawford & Associates in Keller, Texas, Dr. Shannan Crawford continues a family tradition of successful business owners and uses her skills and knowledge to help not only her patients in their personal lives through individual, couples, and family counseling, she also empowers entrepreneurs with her unique strategies to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership. She innovated the Restoring-Self-Cohesion model, which assists leaders in navigating common obstacles including self-sabotage, procrastination, self-limiting behaviors, and lack of work-life balance found in themselves and in those they lead. Dr. Crawford is also a national and international speaker, is an adjunct professor at The King’s University in Texas, hosts her own popular podcast, “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford,” and is an author working on a fictional trilogy. She has served on the boards of philanthropic organizations such as 4Word and Kingdom Business Leaders, as well as lead groups that foster faith, community, and service.

She earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. A California native, Crawford now lives in Keller, Texas.

 

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