Here in the Gifted Underachiever clubhouse, we rarely disagree. But if we were to engage in conflict, James knows how to get out of it. He has come across a resource advising the use of 7 simple phrases to help one regain control of a conversation—specifically, a conversation with a creative client or collaborator on a particular project.

Hope you enjoy this spirited discussion of why these 7 phrases work or don’t work, under what circumstances they might be employed, and some alternatives that James and Pat have used in their own dealings with creative collaborators.

Questions for Listeners:

* How do you navigate differences with creative collaborators?

* Do you have a go-to phrase you use to regain “control” of a conversation?

For Further Exploration:

Mastering Tricky Work Situations: 7 Key Phrases to Regain Control

7 Simple Phrases That Can Instantly De-Escalate A Heated Argument

7 Things to Say When a Conversation Turns Negative

Top Invalidating Phrases

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