The Beacon Way
Want to grow your business but not sure how? Wondering when to recruit new team members? Struggling to stay motivated after a setback? Tune in to find out everything you need to know to help your business grow, scale, and thrive, from two people who’ve done it successfully. Adrienne Wilkerson and Jennifer Christensen each have more than two decades of small business experience, and now they’re sharing the story of how they built a seven-figure company to help others do the same. Find out about all the highs and lows, including surprise wins and hard knocks, with plenty of laughs along the way. While you’re here, they’ll give you all the tips and tricks you need to build a winning digital marketing strategy of your own. Ready to get started?
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Mastering Constructive Conflict: Key Strategies for Empowering Leadership and Team Success
Tune in to the second episode in our Executive Series of The Beacon Way Podcast with CEO/Co-Founder, Adrienne Wilkerson, CMO/Co-Founder, Jennifer Christensen, and CRO/Partner, Ken Okonek. Today, they’re talking about the vital role of constructive conflict in building resilient teams and fostering a culture of open communication. Learn from top executives as they share their personal experiences, the challenges they've faced, and the strategies that have transformed their approach to leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to manage a team, this episode offers valuable insights into turning conflict into a tool for growth and innovation.
Key Points:
· Introduction to Constructive Conflict: Exploring the fundamental concepts and benefits of engaging in constructive conflict within teams.
· Overcoming the Fear of Conflict: Strategies for addressing and alleviating common fears associated with conflict in professional settings.
· The Role of Conflict in Organizational Strength: How conflict, when managed well, contributes to the resilience and growth of an organization.
· Book Insights: Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Lessons and takeaways from the book that relate to harnessing conflict for team improvement.
· Implementing Conflict Positively in Team Dynamics: Practical approaches to foster a culture where conflict leads to positive outcomes.
· Real-Life Examples of Conflict Leading to Innovation: Case studies demonstrating how conflict has driven innovation and improvement.
· Building Trust Through Healthy Conflict: Techniques for building and maintaining trust through the process of constructive disagreement.
· Conflict Resolution: Offering practical tips and techniques for resolving disputes effectively.
· The Importance of Perspective in Conflict Situations: Understanding different viewpoints to enrich the resolution process.
· How to Encourage Constructive Disagreements: Encouraging team members to engage in healthy debates without damaging relationships.
· Leadership and Conflict: Guidance for leaders on embracing conflict as a tool for personal and organizational growth.
· Q&A Session: Addressing common questions and concerns about managing conflict in the workplace.