When Words Collide: How Simple Conversations Turn into Unexpected Conflicts

When Words Collide: How Simple Conversations Turn into Unexpected Conflicts

Have you ever asked a simple question or started a conversation, only for it to spiral into frustration or an argument? Something that started out so innocent and harmless turned into something way more complicated than it was even expected or intended. Whether at work, at home, or in public; it can happen anywhere.

When we look deeper into these encounters and get to the root of it, several factors can cause this type of escalation.  Stress, tone, timing, and past experiences all play a role.

The question is...how do we prevent unnecessary conflict?  What are some cues that we can identify and deescalate?  This is where emotional intelligence comes in.

Tune in to the latest podcast episode to hear real and common experiences along with preventative measures on both sides that extend grace, forgiveness, understanding, and boundaries.

🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-simple-conversations-turn-into-unexpected-conflicts/id1688653051?i=1000694237988

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56wsp7JAtdlSR7KhZuTKAP?si=a64f57f190ae47f7