Disagree better

Dec 04 2024 164 ep. 6 mins 141
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How we handle conflict has an impact on the resilience of our vital relationships, the caliber of our decisions, the success of our careers, and our peace of mind. Mediator, conflict resolution teacher, and author Tammy Lenski, Ed.D., uses storytelling and science to help us transform our experience with conflict and inspire us to disagree better at work and at home. The podcast was formerly called The Space Between.

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Can this single ingredient shield a relationship from conflict’s aftershocks?

Dec 04 2024 9 mins  
Conflict can be detrimental to relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. What makes the difference? Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Express disagreement amicably with these 5 phrases

Nov 03 2024 4 mins  
These phrases will help you introduce disagreement in a non-confrontational way. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Keep your wits during conflict with these cognitive distancing techniques

Oct 02 2024 9 mins  
Help yourself think clearly, make better decisions, and keep impulses in check with these 11 mental tricks. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

My favorite ways to gain insight into a conflict

Sep 05 2024 7 mins  
How I form “provisional theories” that can influence the trajectory of a conflict. Find episode transcript and links here, the QueryCards here, and conflict resolution quotes here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

You're not listening

Aug 07 2024 5 mins  
Do you seem like a bad listener when you disagree? Yes, you do, even when you’re an ace listener. Here's why. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my free monthly Substack newsletter here.

3 problem-solving pitfalls that can derail conflict resolution

Jul 03 2024 8 mins  
Good problem-solving process is like a reliable GPS, helping us navigate a difficult conversation coherently. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Venting anger: Why it doesn’t help and what to do instead

Jun 04 2024 10 mins  
Venting anger doesn’t help you calm down and increases aggression. So why is the venting myth still embraced? And what’s better? Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Discovering and managing conflict hooks, part 2

May 02 2024 9 mins  
Here's an exercise to help you identify your conflict hooks and increase emotional agility during difficult interactions. Find episode transcript here. Find part 1 here. How knowing your conflict hooks helps reduce conflict in your life. More about my book here and the free worksheet here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Discovering and managing your conflict hooks, part 1

Apr 10 2024 8 mins  
One of the best ways to increase emotional agility in conflict is to recognize and manage your conflict hooks. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here.

Unburied empathy

Mar 06 2024 5 mins  
What we do immediately after we express empathy helps or hinders the connection and alignment we’re trying to build. Find episode transcript and links here. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter here.