Episode 177: Handling Difficult Conversations With Per Mattsson

In this episode, Greg Strauch speaks with leader, entrepreneur and Two-Brain Business mentor Per Mattsson. 

When it comes to leadership and entrepreneurship, Per has done it all. He spent more than a decade working in the education system—starting as a high-school teacher before advancing to vice principal and then principal—and has also served as a leadership consultant helping educators, administrators and politicians develop and improve their leadership and communication skills.

In 2009, Per opened one of Sweden’s first CrossFit affiliates and 2015, he launched the food-delivery service PaleoBoxen. He’s the founder of the Coaches Congress—Europe’s largest annual gathering for gym owners and coaches—and he’s also a valued Two-Brain Business mentor. 

Join us to learn how Per navigates tough conversations and manages conflict.

Links:

https://twobrainbusiness.com/how-to-handle-tough-conversations/
https://twobrainbusiness.com/mentor-item/per-mattsson/
https://www.coachescongress.com/

Contact:

[email protected]

Timeline:

0:49 – Per’s background in education and administration. 

2:35 – Dealing with difficult parents as an educator. 

6:49 – How Per’s experience as a foster parent prepared him to handle problems as an entrepreneur. 

8:44 – The inspiration behind a career of service and entrepreneurship.

11:14 – Tough conversation tactic No. 1: Listen and gather information.

14:42 – Tough conversation tactic No. 2: Ask questions. 

18:00 – When tough conversations get emotional. 

19:30 – Tough conversation tactic No. 3: Agree on a solution and make a plan for next time.