How do you react to conflict?

Even that simple question can provoke a variety of emotions and responses. Some people look forward to engaging in heated debate, while others walk away or acquiesce to avoid even a hint of discord.

No matter how you feel about it, though, it’s guaranteed that you will inevitably run into disagreements in your workplace–and in all areas of life!

In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter examine how to approach conflict in a healthy way.

Tune in to learn:

• A neutral definition of conflict
• Five steps to navigate conflict and preserve relationships
• The one thing everyone can practice to improve conflict resolution

Plus, lessons from a smart Little League coach, and Daniel’s sitcom pet peeve.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:45 – Insight of the Week: Life Lessons from Little League

8:24 – Topic: Navigating Conflict

11:35 – Tip #1: Learn from the Experience

13:35 – Tip #2: Listen to the Other Person

15:55 – Tip #3: Bring in a Mediator

18:33 – Tip #4: Clarify Behavior and Manage Expectations

28:40 – Tip #5: Find Common Ground

32:42 – Lightning Round

Resources:

The Decision Lab: The Recency Effect, explained

The Decision Lab: The Halo Effect explained

Amygdala Hijack (Wikipedia)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

3 Tips for Managing Conflict in a Virtual Environment

8 Keys to Managing Conflict Well

What if I Don’t Think That There is a Conflict, but Someone Else Does?

4 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Failure Culture

You Are Not Perfect! Mistakes Are a Part of Life!

4 Vital Considerations for Your Team Charter

10 Questions to Help You Manage Up

5 Questions to Answer Before Your Next Hard Conversation

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“Great inspirational leaders are able to connect the bigger picture, that clear vision of what the future may bring, with the actions of today,” says Peter Stewart.

In this second part of a deep dive into Executive Presence, Daniel and Peter look at how good emotional management and an ability to inspire contribute to a strong executive presence.

Tune in to learn:

• Why it’s important to balance authenticity and awareness of others
• How storytelling and metaphor contribute to Executive Presence
• The one thing leaders can do to elevate their Executive Presence and Influence

Plus, leadership lessons from Disneyland, and what different kinds of knives have to do with leadership.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

To request a leadership presence self-assessment, e-mail us at info@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:35 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons from Disneyland

11:08 – Topic: What is Executive Presence?

14:17 – Quadrant III: How You Manage Emotions

27:25 – Quadrant IV: How You Inspire

37:13 – Lightning Round

Resources:

“80 Years Later: The Legacy of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, The Walt Disney Family Museum

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

Podcast: Episode 35: What is Executive Presence? (Part 1)

What Is Executive Presence?

Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have

5 Behaviors to Help Develop Your Emotional Intelligence

6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness

Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough

The Power of Metaphor in Leadership

Podcast: Episode 1: The Power of Metaphor

5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and Minds

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Leaders “take up a lot of space,” says Peter Stewart.

What leaders do in that space can be the difference between great business and people results–and bad ones.

In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter tackle the topic of executive presence–how it’s evolved over the years, what it means today, and how leaders can develop and improve it so they show up with credibility and confidence.

Tune in to learn:

• What a modern model of Executive Presence looks like
• How decision-making impacts Executive Presence
• The one thing leaders can do to establish professional credibility

Executive Presence is about more than just what a leader wears to work. “It’s how you show up as a leader,” says Daniel. Leaders of any age, gender, and personality can develop a well-rounded presence that gets business results and people results.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:59 – Insight of the Week

7:15 – Topic: What is Executive Presence?

11:03 – The Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

15:13 – Quadrant I: How You Show up

22:52 – Quadrant II: How You Decide

29:23 – Lightning Round

Resources:

People I (Mostly) Admire Podcast: Interview with Jonathan Levin, President, Stanford University (Freakonomics Radio Network)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

5 Executive Presence Superpowers of Quiet Leaders

The One Crucial Element that Can Boost Executive Presence for Women

5 Ways Your Decision-Making Impacts Your Executive Presence

What Is Executive Presence?

Develop a Strong Executive Presence by Focusing on These 4 Areas

10 Tips that Will Improve Your Presentation Skills

5 Characteristics of Leaders Who Show Up with Authority

4 Steps to Effective Decision-Making

5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and M

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