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147: How to Transform Conflict into Connection

What if you could welcome conflicts instead of avoiding or dreading them? My guest Jason Digges describes how it’s possible to do just that by using Authentic Relating. We talk about that topic and many other ideas from his excellent book, Conflict = Energy, The Transformative Practice of Authentic Relating. You will want to take notes because Jason shares a wealth of practical ideas you can apply at work and at home.

Jason is a modern renaissance man. He’s equal parts artist, philosopher, teacher, and media producer. From 2003-2012 he worked for Integral Institute to create thousands of hours of educational media on the topics of transpersonal psychology, spirituality, productivity, and personal growth. Jason is obsessed with how humans can live and relate optimally. Since 2012, he’s facilitated groups and taught authentic relating and circling courses in over 20 cities around the world.

You’ll discover:

The 5 practices involved in Authentic Relating (AR)
Why Appreciation is a key element in building trust and strong relationships
The roles of Noticing, Appreciating, and Curiosity in AR
Why Dignity + Humility = Transformation and how the shadow side of each can get in the way of connecting with others
How leaders can create psychological safety so people feel free to speak up and share their thoughts and feelings

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052: Preserve Dignity and Build Trust by Helping Others Save Face

by Maya Hu-Chan

Do you know how to create strong relationships with people from different cultures? My guest Maya Hu-Chan is an expert on this topic, and she describes it in terms of “saving face.” You’ll learn that this term goes much deeper than helping someone avoid embarrassment and what it looks like in action. Maya is an internationally recognized speaker, author and Master Certified Executive Coach, specializing in global leadership, diversity, inclusion and cross-cultural management. She’s the author of an outstanding new book, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust, and we focus on several ideas from her book in this conversation.

You’ll discover:

The 3 aspects of “Face” and why they matter
How using face is a type of social currency
What leaders can do to ensure they help build and save face with the people on their team
Examples of leaders who have helped someone save face—and the benefits for both parties