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Sep 2025
14m 40s

Why High-Value People Don’t Avoid Confli...

THE ART OF CHARM
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Do you avoid conflict—or use it to grow your influence? In this episode, AJ and Johnny share a science-backed framework for conflict resolution that transforms tense moments into opportunities for trust and leadership. Drawing on John Gottman’s research on relationships and Google’s Project Aristotle findings on high-performing teams, they reveal why conflic ... Show More
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