Star and executive producer of the hit TV show Bar Rescue and New York Times bestselling author of Don't Bullsh*t Yourself, Jon Taffer reveals the transformational power of conflict, sharing his toolkit for arguing smarterâat home, at work, and in life.
Most people try their best to avoid conflict. Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer understands that. Conflict can have negative results. Itâs easy to think that the key to a happy workplace or marriage is to avoid conflict. In reality, thatâs not the caseâthe key is to argue smarter.
Enter the Toolkit for Getting Conflict Right. Tafferâs approach is focused on deliberate conflictâotherwise known as âconflict with a purpose.â There are selective and strategic ways to have difficult conversations, and when doing so, to stay aware of your objectives rather than escalating tension unnecessarily. As Taffer explains, âThe key is to act affirmatively, constructively, and productively.â Eliminating conflict isnât always the answer; inevitably there will be times when it will arise. Engaging in conflict can be a way to clear the air, and get to the bottom of issues that, once resolved, can strengthen friendships, ease tensions at work, and address problems before they have a chance to bubble over.
With easy-to-follow advice that shows how to best engage in constructive discourse to get the results you want, The Power of Conflict provides you with the rules to argue smarter, uphold your values, and keep the conversation real. The step-by-step guide starts with the inception of the conflict and carries through the difficult conversationâs conclusion, arming readers with the skills and confidence to fight for their principles.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.