In this book, Conflicted, Ian Leslie draws essential lessons on how to disagree well from world-class experts: interrogators, hostage negotiators, divorce mediators, diplomats, and addiction counselors. It tells inspiring stories of productive disagreements, from the invention of the airplane to the success of The Rolling Stones, and combines them with fascinating insights from the science … Continue reading Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart and How They Can Bring Us Together by Ian Leslie (2021)
Conflicted | Ian Leslie and Russ Roberts Ian Leslie talks about his book Conflicted with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Ian argues that far from being a negative thing, conflict is often the essential ingredient that helps us get to the right answer or best solution. Because some of our best thinking comes in collaboration with … Continue reading Ian Leslie on Conflicted Ian Leslie (2021)
Our public interactions have become more and more like having an argument with a spouse. Conflict can’t be avoided in our public lives any more than we can avoid conflict with people we love. One of the great strengths of our society is that we can express these conflicts openly. But just as spouses have … Continue reading Public Discourse Is Like Having a Fight Deborah Tannen
Verbal self-defense, also known as verbal judo,is defined as using one’s words to prevent, de-escalate, or end an attempted assault. It is a way of using words as a way to maintain your mental and emotional safety. This kind of “conflict management” involves using posture and body language, tone of voice, and choice of words … Continue reading Verbal Judo ** Using one’s words to prevent, de-escalate, or end an attempted assault.
