Episode 327
Karin Hurt and David Dye, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict
Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we delve into the minds of innovative thinkers and leaders who shape our creative worlds. Today, we are thrilled to have Karin Hurt and David Dye, the duo behind Let's Grow Leaders.
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In this episode, they discuss their latest book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," offering practical tools and insights to balance feedback and creativity while handling workplace conflict effectively.
- **Balancing Creativity and Feedback:**
- **Karin Hurt:** "When you have real genuine conversations and are not afraid to bring your perspective to the table, even if the other person disagrees, that's often where real creative breakthroughs happen."
- **Workplace Conflict in Changing Environments:**
- **David Dye:** "70 percent of people said they're experiencing the same or more conflict as they had in the past. The changing workplace is definitely one of the reasons why."
- **Four Dimensions of Productive Conflict:**
- **Karin Hurt:** "Connection and curiosity are so key. If you start by looking for common ground and showing curiosity about what others bring to the table, you can navigate conflict more effectively."
- **Creative Problem Solving:**
- **David Dye:** "One of the GOATs (greatest of all time phrases) for clarity is 'What would a successful outcome do for you?' This helps uncover motivations and craft solutions that work for everyone."
- **Post-Project Celebration:**
- **Karin Hurt:** "Instead of a postmortem, we suggest a post-project celebration to get curious about what worked and celebrate learning, even when things go wrong."
Key Quotes:
- **Karin Hurt:** "When you have real genuine conversations and are not afraid to bring your perspective to the table, even if the other person disagrees, that's often where real creative breakthroughs happen."
- **David Dye:** "70 percent of people said they're experiencing the same or more conflict as they had in the past. The changing workplace is definitely one of the reasons why."
**Resources:**
- Visit Let's Grow Leaders Karin and David's Website
- Check out the Powerful Phrases Resource Center for templates, discussion guides, and job aids.
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