Climbing up the ladder is about working smarter, not harder.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie interview Jill Avey about her work supporting women who want to reach higher in the corporate world while navigating gender bias. Jill also breaks down the benefits of healthy conflict and networking for women’s influence, confidence, and assertiveness at work. 

Listen to this episode and learn tips to boost your corporate career as a woman!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/how-women-can-get-promoted-to-vp

Who runs the world? MOMS! 

When they thrive, the world wins; they sometimes need a few breaks. In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie chat with Shonda Moralis about how mindfulness practices help busy moms create a life balance. She explains what to check within oneself, how to recognize one’s patterns, and how to practice daily to grow toward a balanced lifestyle.

Listen to this episode and learn how a little bit of daily mindfulness can go a long way!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/mindfulness-for-busy-women-with-shonda-moralis

Accountability is more than just holding somebody up to a task or behavior; it also entails having a conversation and creating a learning opportunity for both parties.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie dissect what it takes to build an organization's accountability culture. It takes courage and practice, but trust can be built in these hard conversations, and accountability can make a beneficial impact.

Listen to this episode and learn more about how to build a culture of accountability and learning!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/what-is-a-culture-of-accountability

Life is a constant reflection exercise, and this time, we are bridging some of our favorite things. 

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, we are diving even deeper into Jill Bolte Taylor’s work relating it to Susan’s Memoir: Crazy, Cracked, Warm, and Deep! In this reflection exercise, Susan relates each of the characters with a part of herself and her memoir. To bring it home, Susan and CrisMarie intertwine their previous conversation with the star-studded and renowned TV show Ted Lasso.

Take a listen and actively do this exercise with your life! 

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/whole-brain-ted-lasso-vs-nate

There are valuable skills to consider when dealing with conflict situations in business teams.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie give the second part of a presentation at the TERRA Staffing Group. This time, they break down the conflict compass to provide tools for individuals and teams to respond in conflict rather than react. They explain how to use curiosity to look within oneself, one’s relationships, and one’s team when dealing with conflict in a way that brings solutions and moves the collective’s goals forward.

Tune in and learn about tools and skills to address team conflict situations!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/hr-hotspot-the-beauty-of-conflict-episode-part-2

Team conflict is inevitable, and learning how to work with it instead of diffusing it is key.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie give the first part of a presentation about harnessing a team’s competitive advantage at the TERRA Staffing Group. They discuss the benefits of conflict, common issues employees face within teams, and the three opt-out styles they tend to recur to. 

Tune in and learn about the beauty of conflict in teams and how to reap fruits from it!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/hr-hotspot-the-beauty-of-conflict-episode-part-1

Our ego is an integral part of who we are.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie discuss the good and bad aspects of the ego, pulling concepts from Jill Bolte Taylor and Joe Dispenza’s work to support their thoughts on managing it in different situations. They share experiences where they’ve felt these connections produce a result in their lives, including Susan’s recent teaming exercise with horses.

Listen to this episode and learn how your brain might affect your ego and how you can control it!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/the-good-and-bad-of-ego

Our brains like rewards and avoid things that make them feel harmed or in danger.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, CrisMarie has an in-depth interview with Dr. Jud Brewer about his work with anxiety and addiction patients through a mindful reward-based learning method that has awareness and curiosity at its core. Dr. Jud explains how he applies these concepts from mindfulness training to target unhealthy habits, deal with anxiety and craving, and build distress tolerance.

Listen to this episode and learn how to use these mindful skills to break free from many habits!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/using-mindfulness-to-stop-anxiety-and-cravings-interview-with-dr-jud-brewer

Opting out of conflict is the easiest way out, but it undermines a team's performance.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie break down three common opt-out styles for people to draw upon when tension builds up toward conflict. They describe situations where every opt-out style can come out and their experiences with people within teams that go to these places. These examples help identify such behaviors and learn how to step away into more powerful and influential ways to engage with conflict.

Listen to this episode and learn how to recognize your own opt-out styles and get more power and influence by stepping out of those familiar roads!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/opting-out-of-conflict

People tend to avoid talking about feelings in business, but they are essential in decision-making.

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie discuss how locating feelings in the body can help anyone recognize and address any issues that stand in the way of the flow of business and teamwork. They share a location exercise to illustrate how anyone can reclaim their power in a relationship by being more authentic and transparent with their feelings.

Learn more about how mapping out feelings and relationships makes business and teamwork healthier and more efficient!

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