Driven by her passion for conflict resolution, Carol Bowser's journey began in community mediation training. There, she discovered the profound significance of actively engaging individuals in the resolution process in order to unlock possibilities for those seeking resolution of conflict. Her background in law further fueled her desire to empower people through mediation while emphasizing the vital role of effective communication and validation in building trusting, collaborative relationships. As a Workplace Conflict Expert and Founder of Conflict Management Strategies, Carol empowers individuals to actively participate in resolving workplace conflicts. She firmly believes in the transformative power of involving people in creating collaborative solutions, setting her apart as a true visionary in her field. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Carol shares invaluable insights into universal themes surrounding workplace conflict so you can address conflict head-on with less stress. Join us as we delve into practical strategies that individuals can use to strengthen their conflict resolution skills, whether a team leader or team member in a virtual setting. Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:  🎙️ How conflict resolution fosters a sense of ownership 🎙️ Identifying signs that conflict is increasing in a remote team 🎙️ Recognizing unmet expectations as a core cause of conflict 🎙️ Building time for team development into team meetings  Carol Bowser, J.D is a workplace conflict expert. After practicing Employment Law for several years, Carol founded Conflict Management Strategies when she realized a lawsuit can’t deliver the level of resolution and satisfaction that is gained when people are actively involved in creating solutions to their workplace conflict. In her over 20 years of experience, she has discovered some universal themes about workplace conflict and loves to share how people at all levels can strengthen their conflict resolution muscles.  If you're looking to enhance your conflict resolution skills and improve communication within your remote or virtual team, then this episode is for you! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast/ For a full written transcript of the episode, please see the show notes at the link above. Carol Bowser’s contact information:  Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Lindsay’s contact information:  To book a discovery call E-mail Website Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Confrontation and Conflict LinkedIn Previous podcast episodes