The Art of Conflict

Book Description:

Harness the power of conflict to emerge more confident, secure, and self-aware… and build stronger personal and work relationships.

It’s human nature to flee from conflict. Disagreeing with others can be unpleasant and, sometimes, even painful.

It can cause stress and anxiety and leave you feeling powerless, especially when your boundaries have been crossed.

It can force you to face unpleasant truths about others and yourself and make you question ideals you always took for granted.

But here’s the thing: nobody can avoid conflict. Whether at work or in personal or social spheres, conflicts happen. Research by Myers-Briggs shows, for instance, that 85% of employees experience some kind of conflict and 29% of employees face this issue constantly.

But what would happen if you completely changed how you view conflict? If you stopped labeling it as a problem and began seeing it as a unique opportunity to know yourself, choose your responses, and understand others better?

If you’re currently experiencing consistent conflict with one person—think a partner, boss, or friend—then you may be thinking, “That’s all well and good, but until they change, I don’t see how we can progress.”

That’s where this book comes in. It focuses on you and what you can do to change the things within your power. You can and will see results, but if you remain focused on others and their reactions, you are bound to be disappointed.

This book will help you hone your self-awareness and ability to see things from someone else’s point of view. It will empower you to find better ways to express your boundaries, wants, and needs.

It will help you transform from feeling helpless against conflict to realizing the full extent of your autonomy, even in the toughest of situations.

Here’s a fraction of what you’ll find inside:

• How to see conflict as a catalyst for growth—harness the power of emotional intelligence and turn your triggers into tools to overcome the anxiety of confrontation

• Proven strategies for managing workplace conflicts—embrace effective de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for office and remote teams

• How to resolve conflict to improve personal relationships—from boundary-setting to honing empathy and the art of forgiveness

• The vital role cultural differences play in conflict resolution, and how to adapt your techniques across cultures

• Practical tools and techniques for conflict resolution, including interactive exercises and tips
  for creating a personalized conflict management plan

• The biggest obstacles to conflict resolution… and how to overcome them

• How to transform conflict into growth opportunities—create win-win solutions, spark innovation and change, and enforce lasting peace

And much more.

You may not be able to control others, but you have the power to influence the dynamic of any conflict by changing your approach.

This book will help you harness that power so you can transform any situation into an opportunity for growth.