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Conflicts are inevitable in the constantly changing business environment. But it’s what you do with conflict that matters. In this “Quick Take” episode, we discuss how leadership choices can enable you to turn conflicts into opportunities.
Something you may not know about us is that our exposure to and training in martial arts have influenced some of our leadership philosophies, especially our approach to conflict. Find out how the spirit of Aikido can help you engage with others in new ways that produce positive outcomes. Remember, the word “Aiki” is literally translated as “a fusion of energy.”
When you’re leading through conflict, applying the spirit of Aikido can result in positive outcomes
– Pam Harper
This week on Growth Igniters Radio:
- Our story of how a CEO re-channeled a conflict with some members on his board to reach a mutual win
- How redirecting a confrontation to seek points of mutual agreement can lead to a positive outcome
- Immediately useful ideas for applying the spirit of Aikido to leading through conflict
Resources for This Episode:
- Read an article about about the passing of Yoshimitsu Yamada, a martial arts master who helped bring Aikido to the United States
- Find out more about Pam’s keynote “Break Orbit: Achieving Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World”
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