Ep. 899 – How to Turn Disputes into Growth Opportunities with Kat Newport

“Conflict is creativity.” – Kat Newport Today’s featured author is a mom, mediator, conflict to growth navigator, change architect, and the founder of Oculus Inc., Kat Newport. Kat and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Smart Conflict: Turning Disputes into Growth Opportunities”, choosing conflict coaching as a niche, her advice for conflict-avoidant individuals, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What motivated Kat to write her book about smart conflict The importance of recognizing verbal and non-verbal cues in conflict situations How past experiences shape our reactions to conflict What to expect from her next book on resilience Kat’s Site: https://www.smartconflictbook.com/ Kat’s Book: https://a.co/d/adTa2Nt The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/ Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You Might Also Like… Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-713-down-set-lead-with-rod-bourn/ Ep. 705 – “Love is Not Pie” with Katherine Lazaruk (@katherinelzrk): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-705-love-is-not-pie-with-katherine-lazaruk-katherinelzrk/ 44 - "How to Work With Jerks" by Eric Williamson (@TTS_Williamson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/44-how-to-work-with-jerks-by-eric-williamson-tts_williamson/ 226 – “A Company Culture that Transforms” with Diana George (@ByGeorgeHR): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/226-a-company-culture-that-transforms-with-diana-george-bygeorgehr/ Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/ Ep. 632 – “The Career Toolkit” with Mark Herschberg (@CareerToolkitBk): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-632-the-career-toolkit-with-mark-herschberg-careertoolkitbk/