FIRM Leadership - Conflict Mastery Through Flexibility | Sue Trace

CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre™

In this enlightening episode of "CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre™ LIVE!" Lisa is joined by Leadership Development and ADHD coaching expert, Sue Trace. Together, they delve into mastering conflict through flexibility, particularly aimed at tech leaders who often navigate high-stress environments.

Episode Highlights:

1. The Connection Between Flexibility and Conflict Resolution:

• Lisa and Sue explore how flexibility can transform conflict resolution and enhance leadership effectiveness.

• They emphasize the importance of developing flexible, intuitive, resilient, and mindful FIRM Leadership skills to prevent burnout and promote high performance.

2. Understanding Conflict in the Workplace:

• A significant statistic reveals that 25% of employees feel their managers don’t handle conflict well, and Sue suggests the number may be even higher.

• The discussion touches on the negative impacts of unresolved conflict, including reduced employee engagement, well-being, and productivity.

3. Flexibility as a Tool for Conflict Resolution:

• Sue shares actionable strategies for boosting self-awareness and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in conflict resolution.

• The concept of "above the line" and "below the line" thinking is introduced, highlighting the importance of staying in a state of trust and curiosity rather than defensiveness and blame.

4. Addressing ADHD in Leadership:

• Sue discusses the unique challenges and strengths of leaders with ADHD, offering valuable tips for leveraging strengths and overcoming limiting beliefs.

5. Practical Tips for Leaders:

• The "Three A’s" formula (Acknowledge, Allow, Accept) for self-management during conflicts.

• The importance of creating a conducive environment for open communication and trust within teams.

6. The Power of Music and Daily Improvement:

• Lisa shares how music can elevate mood and aid in staying present and positive.

• Sue advises aiming 1% improvement each day, emphasizing small, consistent efforts toward better conflict management and overall leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Flexibility and open communication are vital in effectively managing and resolving conflicts.

• Self-awareness and mindfulness practices can significantly improve leadership capabilities.

• Leaders with ADHD can thrive by focusing on their strengths and adopting flexible strategies.

• Small, daily improvements can lead to substantial positive changes over time.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools for mastering conflict through flexibility, and discover how to become a more effective and resilient leader.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Harvard Business Review (HBR) article on managing conflict: www.hbr.org

• Tony Robbins quote on change: www.tonyrobbins.com

• Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror": Spotify Link

This episode is brought to you by - RLD Group

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