On this episode of Conflict Managed, I'm joined by Justin Crice, CEO of the Weakley County Economic Development Board and Chamber of Commerce. Tune in as we discuss: ⚖️ Balancing tradition and innovation: Adapting operations while respecting community values 🎯 Identifying your work's 'why': Understanding the purpose behind your company's mission 🤝 Regular check-ins: Ensuring consistent communication and progress 🚀 Starting new ventures vs. joining established teams: Weighing the pros and...

🎙️ This week on Conflict Managed, join me in welcoming featured guest Sarah Freeman-Woolpert, Deputy Director of Strategic Advocacy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Tune in as we delve into: 👂 Discovering shared values with deep listening. 🌟 Seeing the person beyond their beliefs. 🤝 Moving past workplace competition to collaboration 🔍 Understanding the how’s and why’s of building relationships. ❤️ Uncovering what truly matters to others. 🌱 Nurturing deeper connections in the...

This week on Conflict Managed, I’m excited to welcome Geneva Taylor, mediator, business owner, stylist, and reconciliation specialist. In this insightful episode, Geneva and I delve into crucial topics that shape today's workplace: Healing in Action: Exploring how resilience transforms workplace wounds. The Hidden Costs: Understanding the impact of underestimating employee potential. First-Time Manager Dilemmas: Navigating the complexities of new leadership. The Resilience Effect: What...

Join me this week on Conflict Managed, as I welcome Kumar Vijayendra, celebrated author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Engage with us as we delve into: 🌱 Embracing sustainability in small businesses 🌍 The 4Ps: People, Planet, Purpose, Profit 💼 Fostering "Operational Excellence" for a sustainable future 🌟 Crafting a dynamic, living vision ❌ Breaking free from the blame game 👥 Exploring the benefits of having a business coach Kumar is a thought leader in Small Business Transformation with 17 years...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Martha Wilcoxson. Among her many roles, Martha teaches ethics to MBA students at Colorado State University Pueblo, is a mediator, CFP, and FINRA arbitrator. Join us as we discuss: 🌟 Developing moral confidence through small intentional wins 💪 As easy excising in developing empathy 🗨️ Creating genuine dialogue at work ✨ The magic of articulating and writing out your moral code of conduct. Martha Wilcoxson’s roots are in the financial services...

In Ep 79: Keeping Your Side of The Street Clean, we are joined by Nick Jonsson, International Best-Selling Author, Ironman Top 1% World Athlete, and Executive Mental Health Advocate. 🎙️ Join us for an insightful conversation as we delve into essential topics: Addressing Modern (Executive) Loneliness: Exploring the unique challenges of loneliness in leadership roles. 🌐😔 Developing Healthy Habits: The key to personal and professional well-being. 🌱🏋️‍♂️ “Smiling Depression”: Unmasking hidden...

This week on Conflict Managed, we are thrilled to have Lindsay Frilling, CEO of the Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation, as our special guest. 🎙️ Join us as we discuss: What true harmony means (and what it doesn't). 🤝🚫 How to shift from complaining to maintaining a critical eye while staying solution oriented. 💡🔍 The magic of active listening and the art of asking thoughtful questions. 🎧❓ The significance of eliminating career roadblocks for growth. 🚧📈 Finding your "voice of...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Dr. Alex Richardson, Director of the National High School Ethics Bowl. Join us as we discuss: The constant process of negotiating and navigating with others Embracing humility and civility in discussions Reframing work conflict as a personal developmental feature The critical nature of mission alignment Descent improves products (and us!) Since 2019, Alex Richardson has been Director of the National High School Ethics Bowl, based at the...

 This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Stacie Herrell, co-owner of Higher Ground Coffee Co and Vantage Coffee Roasters alongside her husband Kevin. Stacie attended Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Martin, graduating with an Accounting Degree. She worked for Welcome Home, a home interior retail shop, where she became a Store Manager and Store Opener, traveling across the US. After a brief stay in Colorado, Stacie returned to Union City in 1995 and...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Dr. Sean Walker, Professor of Management in the Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems in the College of Business and Global Affairs at The University of Tennessee at Martin. Join us as we discuss: Treating colleagues according to the Platinum Rule The imperative to practice in order to gain robust conflict resolution skills Expressing dissent The power of small, intentional steps Dr. Sean Walker has served various roles at...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Jessica Bensch, a passionate advocate for psychological safety at work and founder of Vanguard Voices. Jessica Bench is a Canadian-Indian, living in Switzerland and working as an Agile Coach in a pharmaceutical company. She has managed many high profile organizational change projects and led employee engagement initiatives over the course of 20+years. In 2019, she championed a grassroots movement with the company she worked. The focus was on...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined Olivia Atkin, podcast host, author, and entrepreneur. Olivia Atkin is a dynamic force of inspiration with a diverse background thatspans across the country. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a minor inSports Studies from Quinnipiac University, and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain. Olivia’s pursuit of knowledge and excellence is evident through the array of certifications she...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Jeff Harnois, CEO of iBridged. Join us as we discuss: The opportunity and obligation to advocate for yourself Using psychometrics at work Blind spots Team boundaries, civility, and social contracts Artificial harmony Jeff Harnois is passionate about helping people and teams reach new heights in performance and relationships.  With a focus on understanding “current state” through key psychometrics like MBTI and Everything DiSC, Jeff and his team...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Suzanne Harper, Marketing Director at Twin Oaks Technology, a Tennessee-based tech company where she leads a fully remote digital marketing team. Join us as we discuss: *Daily choosing connection and communication *Kind and strong leadership *Speaking up *Conflict resolution in a creative environment *Problems with being a passive teammate In addition to the job she loves, Suzanne also devotes time to her two part-time passion projects – a...

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by the Rev. Robert Hall. Join us for a delightful conversation filled with insight and wisdom from Rev. Halls life and experiences. The Reverend Robert Hall is a native of Nashville, TN. He is a devoted husband and father to four amazing children. For the last 20 years, he has been motivating youth and adults through ministry, mentorship, and education. In 2006, he excepted his call to ministry and was ordained under the leadership of the Reverend Dr....

Is it true that people don’t like change? This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Phil Lewis and Claire Croft, the dynamic team behind Corporate Punk. Corporate Punk, as a whole, champions adaptability and believes that most organizations possess untapped ideas and talent. They work towards unlocking this potential through open, direct, and compassionate conversations, focusing on people over job titles. Their change services revolve around a human-first approach, using diagnostics,...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by physical therapist and entrepreneur, Brian Smith. Brian Smith graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with a Bachelor and Master of Science Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist and the former owner of The Sideline, a physical therapy clinic and fitness center in downtown Martin. Brian is now Vice President for Compliance with Dynamix Physical Therapy and is Clinic Director for the Martin location. Brian...

What does psychological safety within workplaces look like in action? This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Hanna Grace Garner, a law student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Join us as Hanna Grace recounts an experience where leaders diligently cultivated an environment of psychological safety. Listen as she recalls the cascading benefits that ensued from this approach, shedding light on the profound impacts of leadership founded upon trust and reliability. Hanna Grace...

This week on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Dr. Yancy Freeman, the new Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin. Join us as we discuss: People-centric, servant leadership 🤝 Facilitating growth of others 🌱 Common sense decision making 🤔 Leading by example 🌟 Embracing change and a growth mindset 💡 Prior to Dr. Freeman’s move to UT Martin, he served at UT Chattanooga for the past 25 years in various admissions, recruitment and enrollment roles. A first-generation college graduate,...

What does it mean to be professional? This week on Conflict Managed, we have a unique twist as our host, Merry Brown, steps into the role of guest. Lisa Smartt, a renowned national speaker and author, takes charge as the interviewer. Join us for an exciting episode where Lisa, a longtime friend and the show's first guest, discusses Merry's new book, "How to Be Unprofessional at Work: Tips to Ensure Failure." “How to Be Unprofessional at Work” examines the question, what does it mean to be...

Today on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, Transformative Leader, ex-Warship Captain, and Author. Join us as we talk about all things leadership. Kaurna says of the future, “work is not going to take care of you. You will have to take care of work.” Karuna Ramanathan is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain who...

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by award-winning attorney Jessica Childress. Join us as we discuss: Addressing conflict with de-escalation strategies Powerful and effective mentorship practices Boosting confidence through intentional leadership The power and gift of remaining calm in difficult circumstances The differences between a toxic and an uncomfortable work environment Respecting individuals at work Jessica Childress is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own...

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by Keegan Cary (she/her). Join us as we explore the world of work, discussing issues such as: handling angry customers and practicing transparency restorative justice mentoring young professionals the role of supervisors as thought partners the importance of detaching individuals from problems maintaining a relationship-centric attitude, even when mistakes occur Keegan Cary (she/her) works as an Organizational Ombuds and has a master's degree in...

This week on Conflict Managed, join us as we explore "Next Level Leadership," where joy, midlife, arts, and quiet converge to transform the leadership journey. Our special guest, Diane Van Buren, a mentor for successful women leaders and co-author of the WSJ #1 Bestseller "Limitless," shares invaluable insights. Explore the power of joyful leadership and reimagine roles at midlife. Discover how arts and culture can guide your next steps and foster higher-level thinking. Learn about the...

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Marie Coombes, CEO of We Restore Calm. Come with us as we discuss the power of workplace mediation, self-change, neurodiversity, mental health, & workplace conversations normalizing menopause. Embrace the shift from dysfunctional to psychologically safe work environments! Marie Coombes is a subject matter expert in conflict management. With extensive experience in dealing with various conflict issues, Marie assesses disputes and suggests...