Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

Nov 04 2024 58 ep. 8 mins 2

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The Workplace Conflict Resolution Podcast! Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack featuring host Dr. Jeremy Pollack is the podcast that aims to improve work relationships and manage difficult conflicts, one caller at a time. Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Dr. P takes takes callers from around the country who are dealing with stressful work relationships to provide coaching and support in solving the workplace issues that are burdening them. You will learn practical advice for managing the conflicts both up and down the corporate ladders in your own life.

Listen in and be a fly on the wall as Dr. P has callers get real and honest. Not only will you learn practical tools for resolving your own conflicts, but you’ll also no longer feel so alone in the stressful situations YOU are experiencing. Or, even become a caller yourself, and receive a free 1:1 coaching session with Dr. P right on the show! Listen in...

Host: Dr. Jeremy Pollack from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems

More from Jeremy:

• Peaceful Leaders Academy
• Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict
• FREE e-book: The Ultimate 12-Step Guide to Coworker Mediation: Free Ebook - Pollack Peacebuilding Systems

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In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Sam shares his frustration with a boss who insists on daily and weekly meetings that disrupt his sales performance. Despite being the company’s top salesperson, Sam feels micromanaged and unable to focus on what he does best. Dr. Pollack provides insights on how to approach the conversation with a collaborative mindset to reduce

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In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Alexandra shares a frustrating workplace conflict where her supervisor consistently makes order mistakes but refuses to take accountability, leaving her to deal with the fallout. Dr. Pollack provides strategies to approach the situation as a team effort, align on processes, and frame the conversation in a way that fosters collabora

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In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we hear from Crystal, who is facing a tough workplace challenge with her newly promoted supervisor. Crystal feels singled out by her boss, who seems to pick on her unfairly, and she's unsure if the behavior is racially motivated. Dr. Pollack offers actionable strategies to help Crystal rebuild trust, improve communication, and navi

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Sep 23 2024 7 mins

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Mary calls in seeking advice on a tricky situation—she discovered that a newer co-worker is making significantly more money despite having less seniority. Unsure of how to approach her boss for a raise, Mary worries about damaging relationships or being denied. Dr. Pollack walks her through a practical, thoughtful approach to ask

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In this thought-provoking episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we tackle a sensitive issue many people may face: developing feelings for a coworker while being in a committed marriage. Our caller, Paul, finds himself in this challenging situation, struggling to balance his feelings and the love he has for his wife. Dr. Pollack offers compassionate and practical advice on how

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