About This Video<br /><br />How do you transform conflict into a leadership growth opportunity?<br /><br />In this episode, Mason Duchatschek sits down with Marlene Chism, an expert in leadership and conflict management, to discuss how leaders can embrace discomfort, practice radical listening, and develop the conflict capacity needed to create a more engaged and trusting workforce.<br /><br />Marlene shares insights on mismanagement, workplace drama, and avoidance, revealing how these challenges impact company culture. Through education, self-regulation, and open communication, leaders can build stronger teams and turn difficult conversations into powerful learning experiences.<br /><br />Key Takeaways<br /><br />-Conflict Can Be a Growth Opportunity – When handled correctly, conflict strengthens leadership and team dynamics.<br /><br />-Disrespect, Not Disagreement, Ruins Relationships – Leaders must focus on fostering respectful communication.<br /><br />- Curiosity Is a Leadership Superpower – Radical listening and curiosity help uncover solutions in difficult situations.<br /><br />- Avoidance and Mismanagement Create Workplace Drama – Leaders who fail to address issues allow toxic behaviors to fester.<br /><br />- Building Conflict Capacity Requires Practice – Self-regulation and preparation are key to handling workplace conflicts effectively.<br /><br />- Challenging Personal Narratives Improves Leadership – Reframing perspectives can lead to better decision-making.<br /><br />- Clarity in Communication Can Shift Any Situation – Clear intentions help resolve misunderstandings and strengthen trust.<br /><br />Learn More with Workforce Alchemy<br /><br />If you're looking for strategies, tools, and secrets to improve leadership effectiveness, conflict resolution, and workplace culture, take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge for free.<br /><br />👉 Apply here: https://www.WorkforceAlchemy.com<br /><br />Catch the Full Conversation<br /><br />🎙 Latest Podcast Episodes:<br />👉 https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow<br /><br />Chapters<br />00:00 Embracing Conflict as a Growth Opportunity<br />02:56 The Inner Game of Conflict Management<br />05:38 Mismanagement and Workplace Drama<br />08:47 Avoidance, Appeasement, and Aggression in Leadership<br />11:35 Developing Conflict Capacity<br />14:17 Challenging Personal Narratives<br />17:32 Effective Communication Strategies<br />20:18 Overcoming Resistance in Leadership<br />24:41 The Fulcrum Point of Change<br />27:48 Willingness to Grow and Learn<br />29:40 Embracing Aversion in Personal Growth<br />31:40 Trust and Communication in Leadership<br />35:53 Character vs. Competence in Leadership<br />38:30 The Power of Employee Engagement<br />40:58 Clarity as a Tool for Conflict Resolution<br /><br />Follow Us on Social Media<br /><br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Workforce-Alchemy/100089012713935/<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workforcealchemy/<br /><br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceAlchemist<br /><br />Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WorkforceAlchemy<br /><br /><br />
