Mastering Conflict and Emotional Leadership

Is conflict in your business having a massive impact on your culture?  In this episode, Adam and Akhtar Khan delve into the impact of conflict on company culture and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.  Akhtar is a renowned and respected business performance psychologist, property and business investor, and CEO of a private investment fund. Akhtar has completed over 215 property and business deals and is responsible for advising and mentoring countless businesses and private equity funds (including many prominent, well-known experts in the industry succeed in property, business and life. Akhtar is also a father and philanthropist at heart, and at this stage of his life, he is focusing on legacy and contributing to charitable causes. They explore the drama triangle, a psychological model that illustrates the dynamics of conflict, and discuss how to navigate these situations with compassion and understanding.  Akhtar emphasises the need for leaders to take responsibility for their team's dynamics and to create a safe environment for growth. The discussion also introduces the creative triangle as a solution to the drama triangle, encouraging proactive and constructive communication. {Case Study} How I Helped One Client Grow From £170,000 to £500,000 and Exit In Less Than 12 months: https://adamstrong.notion.site/Case-Study-ffe4872385f24e4dbca03bdd5660c103 Takeaways How conflict can significantly impact company culture. What is the the drama triangle? Compassion and understanding are essential in conflict resolution. How to create a safe environment that fosters growth and innovation. How to use The creative triangle offers a proactive approach to conflict. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Conflict in Company Culture 03:29 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 06:17 Causes of Conflict and Effective Communication 09:31 The Drama Triangle Explained 12:29 Navigating the Drama Triangle in Teams 15:18 The Creative Triangle: A Solution to Drama 17:53 Emotional Aikido: Responding to Conflict 21:04 Creating a Safe Environment for Growth 23:47 Taking Responsibility in Conflict Situations 26:42 The Importance of Timing in Conflict Resolution 29:45 Understanding Unmet Needs in Conflict 32:34 The Antidote to the Drama Triangle 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ Subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify Help us to make a bigger impact by buying me a cup of tea 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebusinessstrategist Tag us and share the show with your network ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.instagram.com/theakhtarkhan/ https://www.facebook.com/TheAkhtarKhan/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ https://www.youtube.com/@ReachingExcellence TikTok: excellence_wealthacademy TikTok: thegentlemanscoach ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Have you got a plan for scale in 2025? If not, take the business growth quiz here: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com Apply to our waitlist for our next cohort to the game changers inner circle business mastermind go to https://bit.ly/business-mastermind-waitlist for more info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices