Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1336: Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute explores the damaging effects of conflict avoidance in professional settings. She illustrates through examples of leaders like Bob and Sharon how evading conflict can escalate workplace issues, undermine trust, and stifle communication. Comaford provides actionable advice on embracing healthy conflict to foster a more engaged, accountable, and dynamic work culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/are-you-killing-your-career-by-avoiding-conflict/ Quotes to ponder: "Many of us have been socialized or learned as adults that conflict is 'bad' and in order to succeed, we should appear optimistic and positive at all times." "When conflict occurs, many leaders have a tendency to participate in it versus lead through it." "Use this tool to discover how your team can move forward in conflict. Have them answer these questions in order to assess where they really want to be." Episode references: Power Your Tribe by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Tribe-Resilient-Turbulent/dp/1260108775 SmartTribes by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/SmartTribes-Teams-Become-Brilliant-Together/dp/159184648X Rules for Renegades by Christine Comaford: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Renegades-Money-Career-Individuality-ebook/dp/B001B681T4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices