How does one interact with a person who consistently causes chaos and conflict?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie interview Samantha Drum about high-conflict personalities and how to handle them effectively. She discusses their characteristics and the importance of setting boundaries and managing reactions while maintaining dignity and self-control in challenging situations.

Listen to this episode to understand how to identify and manage high-conflict personalities!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at thriveinc.com

There are various factors to consider when building teams in an organization.

In this Beauty of Conflict episode, Susan and CrisMarie delve into the distinction between cohesive and coherent teams. They discuss Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on stress reduction and underscore the transformative potential of coherence through heart-opening, conscious choices, and fostering innovative thinking for more productive and harmonious states in individuals and teams.

Listen to this episode to learn how well-being plays a role in how teams work within organizations!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at thriveinc.com

Take a dive into deep listening with these tips from an expert! 

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie sit down with Oscar Trimboli to discuss the importance of deep listening and effective communication in the workplace. Oscar highlights storytelling's role in engaging listeners, shares tips for tuning one's listening instrument, and encourages active listening for collaborative problem-solving. 

Listen to this episode to learn how to harness the power of listening from Oscar Trimboli!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at thriveinc.com

Diversity can be more impactful if we approach it with conscious communication and humor.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie talk to Karith Foster, CEO and founder of INVERSITY Solutions, about the transformative power of conscious communication, diversity, and leadership. She emphasizes the need to expand the notion of diversity using conscious empathy in driving meaningful conversations and fostering inclusivity.

Listen to this episode and learn about Karith’s journey from stand-up to challenging stereotypes with inclusivity and empathy!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at thriveinc.com

It’s time to challenge the happiness paradigm in the workplace for a better work culture.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie chat with Tracy Brower about various aspects of happiness, identify key conditions for achieving it, and debunk commonly associated myths. Throughout this conversation, Dr. Brower breaks down the five key conditions for happiness, emphasizes psychological safety and the value of constructive disagreement, and encourages a positive perspective on work.

Listen to this episode for expert tips and insights for creating a happier work life!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/the-myths-and-the-conditions-about-happiness

Human behavior has a deep impact on business. 

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie interview Karl Purcell about behavioral science and its application in understanding human decision-making and product design. Conducting structured experiments can identify the real drivers of consumers’ behavior, so Karl discusses why behavioral science can be very valuable for a developmental product and team communication.

Listen to this episode to learn how to leverage behavioral science in product design!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/the-3b-method-for-changing-behaviors

Merging science and meditation helps conflict resolution by increasing mindful communication and decreasing suffering.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, CrisMarie talks with Nicole Tetreault about the benefits of meditation and how it builds new neural pathways. Nicole also talks about her book, “Insight Into A Bright Mind,” which promotes a new dialogue about neurodiversity and advocates for embracing all types of minds.

Listen to this episode and learn from a neuroscientist’s perspective about mindfulness and neurodiversity in conflict!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/neuroscience-and-ancient-meditation-wisdom

Communications and leadership can upgrade by balancing digital and human elements.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan sits down with Katrin Zimmermann to talk about digital transformation, communication challenges in the workplace, and technology’s impact on human interactions. 

Listen to this episode and learn some tips to navigate digital transformation and leadership in the post-pandemic era!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/interview-with-katrin-zimmermann

How does one create behavioral change to support growth?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie interview Michelle Handy, senior behavioral scientist and user researcher, about influencing behavior change in teams and product development. In this conversation, Michelle explains the Construal Level Theory to align behavior with long-term goals.

Listen to this episode about the many applications of behavioral science when working with product development and working teams!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/interview-with-michelle-handy

Everyone's brain operates differently; what if we consider this in the workplace?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie interview Jessica Michaels, an award-winning coach, speaker, and management training expert, about neurodiversity in business. She starts from the lessons she has gathered from her experience about the spectrum and how they reflect leadership and inclusion. She also gives some information about her upcoming book “One Size Fits None,” and advises listeners to check their assumptions and consciously break out of patterns to improve workplace settings for everyone.

Listen to this episode to learn how to make the workplace a neuro-inclusive environment!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/bridging-the-corporate-neurodiverse