Lead With Purpose

Ron Price: Don’t Avoid Conflict, Master It

Episode Summary

In this insightful interview, conflict resolution expert Ron Price shares practical strategies for leaders to manage and prevent conflicts effectively. Conflict is inevitable and you can learn to handle it effectively to save the relationship. Discover how to lead with purpose, foster understanding, and build stronger relationships through disciplined communication and empathy.

Episode Notes

For Your Leadership Toolkit:

• conflict management strategies
• the 'Play Nice' approach in leadership
• the importance of timing and emotional intelligence in conflict
• empathy and respect in leadership
• techniques to stay in the thinking brain rather than the emotional brain during conflict

Sound bites

"Timing is crucial in conflict management"

"Empathy is key to effective leadership"

"We judge ourselves by our motives; we judge others by their actions."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Resolution

03:01 Understanding Conflict in Leadership

05:57 The Concept of 'Playing Nice'

09:10 The Importance of Timing in Conflict

12:08 Self-Regulation and Emotional Intelligence

14:57 Techniques for Managing Conflict

18:10 Empathy and Leadership

20:51 Navigating Conflict Without Authority

23:56 The Role of Listening in Leadership

26:55 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

Resources

Ron Price's Website: https://ronprice.com

Ron Price’s email: ron@ronprice.com

Conflict CPR Mastery Course - https://ronprice.com/conflict-cpr-mastery

Books: series Play Nice in Your Sandbox