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Jan 2025
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Navigating workplace conflict: Why emoti...

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About this episode

What’s really going on when we experience conflict at work? Can we ever get over a personality clash? Are there unavoidable tensions between different generations? And how can we navigate these tricky situations professionally without letting them derail our careers or impact our wellbeing?

In this episode, Jordan speaks with Vince Sanderson, a management consultant and workplace mediation expert, to explore the issue of workplace conflict.

Discover how to view conflict as a communication challenge, understand why empathetic individuals may find it more difficult to manage, and gain valuable insights from Vince on dealing with challenging managers.

This discussion highlights the significance of emotional intelligence in strengthening both personal and professional relationships – and we think you’ll gain great insights from this chat!

You can follow Vince over on TikTok and Instagram.

As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!

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