\u201cHow do I deal with a difficult colleague or co-worker, get on the same page as my spouse or partner, or confront someone who\u2019s trying to undermine me at work?\u201d\n\u201cHow do I deal with CONFLICT?!\u201d\nIf you find yourself seeking answers to these questions, this episode is for you.\nToday\u2019s podcast walks you through several real life examples of conflict using our L.I.S.T.E.N. framework, a tool we created to help you navigate the messy realities of life, leadership, and human interaction.\xa0\nMore specifically, the framework helps you to identify the pertinent details of your situation, and then leverage the opportunities available to you.\xa0 These details include:\nHow to identify what drives the person you\u2019re in conflict with (Drives Quiz)\nHow to recognize the power dynamics at play ( AOC Podcast E63: Power Dynamics in Leadership)\nHow to choose the right type of communication style for your context (AOC Podcast E240: The 4 Styles of Communication)\nHow to use the information available to determine what influence tactics are appropriate (AOC Podcast E202: Why Facts & Logic Don't Change Our Minds)\nThe reality is that the baseline of all communication is misunderstanding.\xa0 And the better we can deconstruct misunderstandings, the better communicators we will be.\nIf you want to be proactive about developing these skills, improving your ability to communicate with your audience in a way that\u2019s digestible for them, and gain the knowledge and experience necessary to play \u201ccommunication chess,\u201d\xa0 Art of Coaching has solutions for you.\xa0\xa0\nOur 1-on-1 mentoring and live Apprenticeship workshops both offer you the opportunity to gain experience having hard conversations, be coached and evaluated, and walk away prepared to have more successful interactions.\nWe only have one more Apprenticeship Leadership Development workshop scheduled for 2022, and our 2023 event dates are locked inl\xa0 Don\u2019t wait to get the formal training you need to improve the quality of your interactions and relationships, and overall quality of life.\xa0 Sign Up Here today.\nOther Referenced Material:\nComponents of Communication Graphic\nAOC Podcast E130: How Understanding Drives Helps Build Buy-In\nToday\u2019s episode is brought to you by Momentous and, our newest sponsor, BetterHelp.\xa0\xa0\nAt some level, we all struggle with unexpected challenges in life. BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, private, and affordable therapy option to help you look at your problems a little differently, feel less stressed, and gain confidence. Visit BetterHelp.com/AOC for 10% off your first month.\nYou also don\u2019t need me to remind you how important what you put in your body is and the impact it can have on your health. Whether you\u2019re a world class athlete or someone who sits at their desk all day in the corporate world, Momentous has products that can help you perform at the highest level. They are all quality tested at the highest level, and they are for anyone who wants to feel better without overthinking their nutrition. Use Code: BRETT15 for 15% off your order.