Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Case: A Deep Dive into Criminal Psychology

Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter, co-founders of the High Conflict Institute, dive deep into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent history—the Lori Vallow Daybell murders. The hosts explore the psychological aspects behind what led to multiple murders, including those of Vallow's own children, and examine potential personality patterns that may help explain such extreme behavior.

The Complex Web of Personality and Crime

Bill and Megan discuss how individuals who commit horrific acts often display patterns of behavior long before their crimes. They explore how Vallow's case may demonstrate characteristics associated with antisocial personality traits—combined with possible narcissistic tendencies. The hosts emphasize that these patterns often have genetic components rather than being solely the result of upbringing or environment.

Understanding Family Impact

The episode provides valuable insights into how family members process and heal from such traumatic events. Through examining Vallow's surviving son Colby's experience, Bill and Megan highlight the importance of understanding that what seems typical in childhood may later be recognized as problematic—leading to crucial healing opportunities.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• What personality patterns might explain seemingly inexplicable criminal behavior?
• How do genetic factors influence personality development?
• Can early intervention help prevent antisocial behavior patterns?
• What role does narcissism play in high conflict cases?
• How do family members begin healing after discovering disturbing truths?

Key Takeaways:

• Antisocial personality traits often emerge before age 12
• Early intervention is crucial for addressing concerning behaviors
• Genetic factors play a significant role in personality development
• Complex cases often involve multiple personality patterns
• Healing requires understanding it wasn't family members' fault

This episode offers valuable insights for mental health professionals, law enforcement, and anyone seeking to understand complex criminal behavior. Through careful analysis of the Vallow case, listeners gain practical knowledge about personality patterns, family dynamics, and the importance of early intervention in preventing tragic outcomes.

Links & Other Notes

• ARTICLE
  • Lori Vallow Daybell / Chad Daybell article
• BOOKS
  • 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life: Identifying and Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other High-Conflict Personalities
  • Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Second Edition)
• ARTICLES
  • Violence and Mental Health
  • Sociopaths and their Deceptions
• OUR WEBSITE: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/
• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing general patterns of behavior. Nor are we providing legal or therapeutic advice. Please seek the assistance of your local professionals to seek help.

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Listener Questions: Managing Self-Awareness and High Conflict Relationships

In this episode of It's All Your Fault, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter, co-founders of the High Conflict Institute, tackle pressing listener questions about managing difficult relationships and developing self-awareness. The episode focuses particularly on handling interactions with individuals who display challenging personality traits and navigating complex relationship dynamics.

Understanding Self-Awareness and Conflict Management

Bill and Megan explore the crucial role of self-awareness in managing high conflict tendencies. They emphasize that approximately 10% of people exhibit high conflict personality traits, with self-awareness being a key differentiator in relationship success. The hosts discuss practical tools like the BIFF (Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm) method and EAR statements for better communication.

Navigating Complex Relationships

The discussion delves into strategies for dealing with challenging personalities in various contexts, including co-parenting situations and mediation. Bill and Megan stress the importance of setting realistic expectations and knowing when to try alternative approaches if initial strategies aren't working.

Personal Change and External Influences

An important segment addresses how manipulative relationships can impact otherwise healthy individuals, potentially causing them to display uncharacteristic behaviors. The hosts explore the importance of maintaining personal boundaries and recognizing when to seek professional help.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• How can someone who recognizes their own high conflict tendencies improve their relationships?
• What strategies work best when mediating with challenging personalities?
• Can manipulative relationships cause someone to display high conflict behaviors?
• How should one approach personality changes in relationships?
• What role do organizational structures play in conflict resolution?

Key Takeaways:

• Self-awareness is crucial for managing high conflict tendencies
• Set clear boundaries and know when to stop trying certain approaches
• Sudden personality changes should prompt medical evaluation
• Manipulative relationships can affect anyone's behavior
• Support systems and professional help are valuable resources

This episode provides valuable insights for anyone dealing with challenging relationships or working to improve their own conflict management skills. Bill and Megan offer practical tools and compassionate guidance while maintaining professional boundaries and emphasizing the importance of seeking appropriate medical and mental health support when needed.

Links & Other Notes

• PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
  • New Ways for Mediation training for professionals
• COURSES & CLASSES
  • New Ways for Life (training to help young people learn 4 Big Skills)
  • Conflict Influencer Group Class
• BOOKS
  • 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
• OUR WEBSITE: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/
• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing general patterns of behavior. Nor are we providing legal or therapeutic advice. Please seek the assistance of your local professionals to seek help.

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Navigating Complex Family Dynamics: Your Questions Answered

In this listener-focused episode of It's All Your Fault, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter address pressing questions about dealing with high conflict personalities in family relationships. The episode dives deep into managing challenging family dynamics, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding different conflict management styles.

Family Relationships and High Conflict Personalities

Bill and Megan explore a complex situation involving an adopted son who shows signs of high conflict behavior patterns. They discuss how early childhood experiences can shape adult relationships and offer insights into managing these challenging family dynamics while maintaining hope for positive change.

Setting Boundaries with Siblings

The episode examines the delicate balance of maintaining relationships with high conflict siblings while protecting personal boundaries. Bill and Megan provide practical strategies for managing distance in relationships without completely severing ties, emphasizing the importance of scheduled communication and clear expectations.

Understanding Conflict Avoidance

The hosts explore an interesting perspective on highly conflict-averse individuals and their relationship to high conflict situations. They discuss how different personality types interact with conflict and provide insights into professional approaches to managing high conflict situations.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• How can parents maintain relationships with adult children who show high conflict behaviors?
• What strategies work best when a sibling with a high conflict personality wants more contact than you're comfortable giving?
• How should you respond to family members who sense your intentional distance?
• Is there such thing as a "highly conflict-averse personality"?
• How do different personality types handle conflict differently?

Key Takeaways:

• Personality patterns typically stabilize by age 25
• Early childhood experiences significantly impact adult relationship patterns
• Setting boundaries doesn't mean cutting ties completely
• Regular scheduled contact can help manage high conflict relationships
• Professional help can provide valuable tools for managing family dynamics

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone dealing with high conflict personalities in their family relationships. Through real-world examples and expert analysis, listeners gain practical tools for managing challenging relationships while maintaining their own emotional well-being.

Links & Other Notes

• BOOKS
  • 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
  • It’s All Your Fault! 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything
• ARTICLES
  • Living with High-Conflict People Series: Do’s and Don’ts for living with a Histrionic High-Conflict Person
• COURSES & CLASSES
  • New Ways for Life (training to help young people learn 4 Big Skills)
  • Conflict Influencer Group Class
• OUR WEBSITE: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/
• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing general patterns of behavior. Nor are we providing legal or therapeutic advice. Please seek the assistance of your local professionals to seek help.

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DNA Surprises: Navigating Complex Family Discoveries and High Conflict Situations

In this compelling episode, Bill and Megan welcome Kara Rubenstein Deyerin, founder of Right to Know, to explore how DNA testing revelations can trigger high conflict situations within families. After discovering her own misattributed parentage through a DNA test, Kara became an advocate for genetic identity rights and established resources for helping families navigate these potentially volatile situations.

The conversation examines how DNA surprises often intersect with high conflict personalities and complex family dynamics. Bill and Megan explore ways to manage expectations and set healthy boundaries when genetics reveal unexpected connections. Studies show approximately 10% of the population may have misattributed parentage, creating numerous opportunities for both healing and conflict within family systems.

Through personal stories and professional insights, the episode addresses strategies for handling emotional reactions, rejection, and complex family dynamics. The discussion covers various scenarios—from adoption and donor conception to cases of misattributed paternity—while offering practical guidance for managing high conflict responses and maintaining emotional well-being during these discoveries.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• How do you manage high conflict reactions to DNA surprises?
• What strategies help when navigating rejection from genetic relatives?
• How can you set healthy boundaries with newly discovered family?
• What resources exist for handling complex family dynamics?
• How do you protect your emotional well-being during this process?

Key Takeaways:

• Support networks are crucial when managing high conflict situations
• Setting clear boundaries helps navigate complex family dynamics
• The emotional impact affects both original and newly discovered family members
• Processing genetic discoveries is an ongoing journey
• 95% of people ultimately feel knowing the truth was beneficial

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone affected by unexpected genetic discoveries while providing practical strategies for managing high conflict responses. Through compassionate discussion and expert guidance, listeners will better understand how to navigate these complex family situations while maintaining their emotional health and establishing appropriate boundaries.

Links & Other Notes

RIGHT TO KNOW WEBSITE

• https://righttoknow.us/

UNTANGLING YOUR ROOTS CONFERENCE

• https://untanglingourroots.org/

CLASSES

• Conflict Influencer™ Class

BOOKS

• List of books from Right to Know website
• Dating Radar 

ARTICLES

• Read Michele’s blog

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• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

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Negotiating with High Conflict Personalities: A Transformative Approach

In this enlightening episode of It's All Your Fault, hosts Megan Hunter and Bill Eddy from the High Conflict Institute welcome Michèle Huff, author of "The Transformative Negotiator: Changing the Way We Come to Agreement." Through her experience as a transactional lawyer and current executive director at UC Berkeley's Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection, Huff shares insights that align perfectly with managing high conflict situations while maintaining humanity and connection.

The conversation explores how Huff's unique approach to negotiation - emphasizing internal transformation and human connection - can be particularly effective when dealing with high conflict personalities. Drawing from Buddhist principles and years of experience in Silicon Valley, Huff explains how understanding oneself becomes crucial when facing challenging behaviors in negotiations. Bill and Megan connect these concepts to their extensive work with high conflict personalities, showing how transformative negotiation techniques can help manage difficult situations.

The discussion delves into practical strategies for maintaining composure when faced with high conflict behaviors, including the use of "anchoring" techniques and mindful breathing. Particularly valuable is the exploration of how these methods can work even in high-stakes business environments where traditional aggressive negotiation tactics are common. The episode also addresses cultural differences in negotiation styles, offering insights into managing high conflict situations across cultural boundaries.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• How do you maintain effectiveness when dealing with high conflict personalities?
• What techniques help keep negotiations productive when emotions run high?
• How can you recognize early warning signs of high conflict behavior in negotiations?
• When should you walk away from a negotiation?
• What role does self-awareness play in managing difficult negotiations?

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding your own triggers helps manage high conflict situations
• Human connection can defuse potentially volatile negotiations
• Physical and emotional well-being directly impacts negotiation success
• Setting appropriate boundaries is crucial in high conflict situations
• Transformative negotiation techniques work in both personal and professional contexts

This episode provides essential insights for anyone who deals with high conflict personalities in negotiations, from business professionals to mediators to individuals managing personal relationships. Huff's approach to transformative negotiation, combined with Bill and Megan's expertise in high conflict personalities, offers practical strategies for achieving better outcomes while maintaining professional boundaries and personal well-being.

Links & Other Notes

BOOKS

• The Transformative Negotiator: Changing the Way We Come to Agreement (Revised & Updated Edition)
  • Purchase on our website: https://www.unhookedmedia.com/stock/p/transformative-negotiator-fcgdx
  • Purchase on Amazon

GUEST MICHELE HUFF WEBSITE

• https://michelehuff.com/2nd-edition-book/

ARTICLES

• • Read Michele’s blog

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• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
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Assertiveness vs. Aggressiveness in Family Court: A Judge's Perspective

In this enlightening episode, High Conflict Institute co-founders Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter welcome back retired Judge Bruce Cohen to discuss the critical differences between assertiveness and aggressiveness in family court proceedings. With decades of combined experience in family law, social work, and conflict resolution, the trio explores how presentation style can significantly impact case outcomes, especially in custody disputes.

Understanding the Impact of Communication Style

Judge Cohen shares invaluable insights about how judges perceive different communication approaches in the courtroom. He emphasizes that while both assertive and aggressive styles express thoughts, feelings, and needs, assertiveness does so respectfully while aggressiveness relies on blame and confrontation. Bill and Megan explore this distinction through real-world examples and practical applications.

The Role of Personality Disorders in Court

The discussion delves into Bill's book Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The hosts and Judge Cohen examine how to address concerning behavior patterns without falling into the trap of amateur diagnosis or labeling. They stress the importance of focusing on specific behaviors and their impact rather than clinical terms.

Effective Court Communication

Bill shares his expertise on writing for court, offering practical tips for presenting information effectively. Judge Cohen provides valuable feedback from the bench's perspective, confirming the importance of clear, organized, and relevant presentation of facts. The conversation highlights how proper documentation and presentation can significantly influence court outcomes.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• What's the difference between assertive and aggressive communication in court?
• How do judges perceive different communication styles?
• When should personality disorder concerns be raised in court?
• How should evidence be presented most effectively?
• What communication mistakes commonly harm court cases?

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on specific behaviors rather than diagnostic labels
• Present your strongest evidence first rather than chronologically
• Start documents by clearly stating what you want
• Respond to false allegations with measured, factual responses
• Use headers and organized presentation in court documents

This episode provides essential insights for anyone involved in family court proceedings, whether as a party, attorney, or helping professional. The combination of judicial perspective, clinical expertise, and practical experience offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of effective court communication strategies.

Links & Other Notes

• CLASSES
  • Conflict Influencer (live group class)
  • Writing for Court: 10 Tips for Persuading Decision-Makers (self-directed 1-hour course)
• BOOKS
  • Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• ARTICLES
  • Taking the Assertive Approach in Family Court
  • Managing a Blamer with an Assertive Approach
  • 6 Ways You Should Be Assertive in Family Court
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Understanding Anger and High Conflict Personalities

Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter, co-founders of the High Conflict Institute, dive deep into the complex relationship between anger and high conflict personalities. This illuminating episode explores why some people experience instant rage while others maintain better emotional control, particularly in challenging interpersonal situations.

The Science Behind Anger Management

Recent research from Ohio State University challenges common beliefs about anger management techniques. Contrary to popular advice, activities like venting or intense physical exercise may not effectively reduce anger. Instead, the key lies in lowering physiological arousal through specific calming techniques. Bill and Megan explore these findings while discussing the brain's role in emotional regulation, particularly focusing on the relationship between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.

Different Personalities, Different Anger Patterns

The episode provides valuable insights into how various personality types experience and express anger differently. Bill explains how people with different personality traits may process and display anger in distinct ways, from calculated responses to uncontrolled emotional outbursts. This understanding is crucial for developing effective interaction strategies.

Connection and Anger Management

Bill and Megan discuss the surprising effectiveness of human connection in managing anger. Whether through eye contact, using someone's name, or engaging in group activities, the power of connection emerges as a key factor in de-escalating high conflict situations.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• Why do some people go from calm to enraged so quickly?
• How do different personality types experience and express anger?
• What anger management techniques actually work?
• How does early childhood development affect adult anger patterns?
• What role does human connection play in managing anger?

Key Takeaways:

• Not all traditional anger management techniques are effective
• Different personality types express anger in distinct ways
• Human connection can be a powerful tool for de-escalating anger
• Early childhood experiences significantly impact adult anger patterns
• Understanding anger triggers is crucial for better management

This episode provides essential insights for anyone dealing with high conflict personalities or seeking to better understand anger management. Through research-backed discussion and practical examples, Bill and Megan offer valuable strategies for managing anger in both personal and professional contexts.

Links & Other Notes

BOOKS

• Our New World of Adult Bullies
• The Archaeology of Mind: Neuroevolutionary Origins of Human Emotions

ARTICLES

• A meta-analytic review of anger management activities that increase or decrease arousal: What fuels or douses rage?
• Breathe, don’t vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger

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Understanding Emotion Dysregulation and BPD

In this enlightening episode, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter explore emotion dysregulation, particularly focusing on its connection to borderline personality disorder (BPD). Fresh from his New Zealand trip, Bill joins Megan to share expert insights into why some individuals experience intense emotional reactions and how this impacts relationships.

The Brain-Emotion Connection

Bill and Megan delve into the neurological aspects of emotion dysregulation, discussing how brain structure influences emotional responses. They explore research about brain development and its role in managing emotions, offering hope through evidence that therapeutic interventions can create positive changes.

From Childhood Through Adolescence

The discussion examines how genetic predisposition, early childhood experiences, and parent-child relationships shape emotional regulation abilities. Bill and Megan provide valuable insights for parents struggling to distinguish between typical teenage behavior and potentially concerning patterns, while exploring how media and social networks can reinforce unhealthy emotional patterns.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• What is emotion dysregulation and how does it relate to BPD?
• How can parents distinguish between normal teenage emotions and concerning behavior?
• What role does brain structure play in emotional regulation?
• Can emotional regulation skills be improved through therapy?
• How do early childhood experiences impact emotional regulation?

Key Takeaways:

• Emotion dysregulation is a key component of BPD but can be managed with proper treatment
• Brain structure plays a crucial role in emotional regulation
• Early childhood experiences significantly impact emotional regulation abilities
• The teenage years present a critical window for developing emotional regulation skills
• Media and social networks can reinforce unhealthy emotional patterns

This episode provides essential insights for parents, mental health professionals, and anyone seeking to understand emotional regulation better. Bill and Megan offer practical, science-based information while maintaining a compassionate perspective on managing big emotions.

Links & Other Notes

COACHING & CONSULTATION

• Consultation (1-hour)
• Coaching: Live Lab

BOOKS

• The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder
• The Borderline Personality Disorder Wellness Planner for Families

COURSES

• Conflict Influencer™ Class
• High Conflict Legal Dispute Resolver Certification

ARTICLES

• Keep the Conflict Small (with managed emotions)

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Managing Workplace Emotions: From Reactivity to Resilience

In this episode of It's All Your Fault, Megan Hunter is joined by Cherolyn Knapp, a workplace conflict expert from the High Conflict Institute. Together, they explore the crucial topic of emotional management in professional settings, offering practical strategies for leaders and employees to handle heightened emotions effectively. Cherolyn brings her extensive experience as a lawyer, mediator, and workplace investigator to provide valuable insights into managing difficult situations and maintaining professional relationships.

Understanding Emotional Contagion
Megan and Cherolyn discuss how emotions spread in workplace settings - similar to WiFi - and the importance of being aware of this phenomenon. They emphasize the distinction between experiencing emotions and reacting to them, highlighting how unmanaged emotions can escalate conflicts and disrupt workplace harmony.

The Power of Emotional Regulation
The conversation delves into practical techniques for emotional regulation, including the crucial "calm before think" approach. They explore how taking even a brief moment to regulate emotions can lead to better decision-making and more productive interactions. The discussion includes specific strategies like grounding exercises and positive self-talk that can be implemented immediately in workplace settings.

Time Investment in Emotional Management
A significant portion of the episode focuses on why investing time in emotional management isn't just beneficial - it's essential for workplace efficiency. Megan and Cherolyn explain how taking short breaks to address emotional situations can actually save time in the long run by preventing larger conflicts from developing.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• What does unmanaged emotion look like in the workplace?
• How can leaders help team members who are experiencing emotional outbursts?
• What immediate steps can anyone take to regain emotional control?
• Why is emotional regulation crucial for workplace success?
• How can we break the cycle of emotional contagion?

Key Takeaways:

• Emotions are contagious in workplace settings
• Breathing exercises can quickly restore calm and rational thinking
• Grounding techniques using five senses help manage emotional reactions
• Positive self-talk is a powerful tool for emotional regulation
• Small time investments in emotional management yield significant returns

This episode provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to improve their emotional management skills in professional settings. Whether you're a leader managing team dynamics or an employee navigating workplace relationships, the practical strategies and real-world examples offered by Megan and Cherolyn provide a comprehensive toolkit for maintaining emotional equilibrium in challenging situations.

Links & Other Notes

• TRAINING
  • LEADERS TRAINING: New Ways for Work® Leaders Training
  • COACHES TRAINING: New Ways for Work® Coaches Training
• ARTICLES
  • Keep the Conflict Small! (With Managed Emotions)
  • How to Avoid Getting Hooked by High Conflict Behavior
• BOOKS
  • Calming Upset People with EAR
  • 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
• OUR WEBSITE: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/
• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

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When High Conflict at Home Impacts the Workplace

In this powerful episode, Bill Eddy and Megan Hunter explore how personal conflicts and challenging situations at home can significantly affect workplace performance and mental wellbeing. The hosts dive deep into understanding the impact of home-based stress on professional life, while offering practical solutions for both employees and employers dealing with these situations.

The episode examines how criticism, verbal abuse, and high conflict situations at home can deplete an individual's emotional resources before they even arrive at work. Bill and Megan discuss the neuroscience behind stress responses, particularly focusing on how the amygdala's fight-or-flight response can impact professional performance. They explore how encouraging self-statements can act as a protective shield against negative emotions and criticism.

A significant portion of the discussion centers on workplace dynamics and communication strategies. Bill and Megan provide valuable insights into when and how to communicate with employers about personal situations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries while seeking support. They also address the employer's perspective, offering guidance on creating supportive workplace environments without compromising professional standards.

Questions we answer in this episode:

• How does high conflict at home affect workplace performance?
• What strategies can employees use to manage personal stress at work?
• When should an employee disclose personal conflicts to their employer?
• How can employers support staff dealing with high conflict situations?
• What role do encouraging self-statements play in managing conflict?

Key Takeaways:

• Encouraging self-statements can help block negative emotions
• Personal conflicts can significantly impact workplace performance
• The BIF method (Brief, Informative, Friendly and firm) helps manage difficult communications
• Consider consulting EAP resources before discussing issues with employers
• Employers should lead with empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries

This episode provides essential insights for anyone navigating the challenging intersection between personal conflicts and professional life. Whether you're an employee dealing with high conflict situations at home or an employer seeking to support your team members effectively, this discussion offers practical, actionable strategies for maintaining workplace productivity while supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Links & Other Notes

• NEWSLETTER
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• BOOKS
  • 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
  • BIFF at Work
  • It's All Your Fault at Work!
• ARTICLES
  • New Ways for Work®: A New Coaching Method
• COURSES
  • New Ways for Work®: Training for Leaders (for managers, supervisors, etc. to learn how to handle high-conflict at work)
  • New Ways for Work®: Training for Coaches (for workplace coaches to learn this method to use with clients/coachees)
• CLASSES: 
  • Conflict Influencer™ Class (to learn how to deal with high-conflict) 
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• Submit a Question for Bill and Megan
• All of our books can be found in our online store or anywhere books are sold, including as e-books.
• You can also find these show notes at our site as well.

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