Here’s a vital point: Leaders will often find themselves in moments and even seasons of conflict. How we lead through the conflict can accelerate our leadership or limit our future! On a scale of 1-10 how effective are you at leading through conflict? What are some skills you use to navigate hot moments? When you think of conflict, what are… Read more »
I was sitting two thirds of the way up in the sanctuary. That night the church would gather, and people were on different sides of a situation, which means conflict. I was grateful the issues were not about me. It is always easier to lead a “hot moment” when you are not the reason for the “hot.” When people arrived… Read more »
I’ve written a number of posts about conflict, getting hooked, etc. My discovery is that leaders can LOSE LEADERSHIP in those moments that may never be regained. Conflict management (not conflict avoidance) is a significant leadership skill. How do we lead “hot moments” full of emotion and high stakes? 1. Get yourself to emotional neutral so that you are not… Read more »
I knew the conversation would be hot, filled with emotion and “sides”. In preparation, I sat with the Lord to quieten my soul. A key factor in “hot” moments is the ability to listen. When our emotions run high, reaction typically trumps responding. As I sat in reflective prayer, the Lord put in my heart John 17. This is considered… Read more »
If conflict seems to get us emotionally hooked, the next question is – how can we avoid the hooks so as to lead powerfully when hurt words are said, when hurtful actions are taken, when the shift of focus is now on us as leaders rather than the agenda that was so important? One way is to keep listening and… Read more »
Conflict is unavoidable. In fact, it is often essential to moving us together into a synergistic future. When leaders are conflict allergic, when leaders handle conflict inappropriately, the opportunity of conflict becomes an obstacle. One of the key factors of conflict is to have the conversation “outside of our chest.” That means we must avoid being “hooked” and emotionally overcommitted…. Read more »