Dr. Adar Cohen joins me on the show to talk about his work as a professional mediator and how we can all learn to get better at having the big, difficult conversations in our lives.
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Show Notes
Here are some of the highlights from the conversations:
- The Farsi concept of Taroff
- The psychology behind conflict avoidance
- The 3 main outcomes of difficult conversations: 1) Solution, 2) Plan, 3) Understanding
- Achieving deep understanding in conversations
- The elements of effective listening
- Open-ended questions vs. litigious questions
- The importance of uncovering “gem statements”
- How to prepare in advance for difficult conversations
- How to handle defensiveness in difficult conversations
- The importance of silence in difficult conversations
- How to be a good mediator for other people
You can learn more about Adar and his work here:
- AdarCohen.com (Website)
- Adar on Twitter
- 3 Ways to lead tough, unavoidable conversations (TED Talk Video)
- How to have Difficult Conversations (Article)
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2 Comments
Add YoursDear Nick, thanks so much for this. I am a chronic avoider of difficult conversations and as I am actively working on becoming more assertive, this is something I really need. Love your content.
You are a shining light of advice in a dark sea of “influencers”.
Best wishes,
Bonnie
Agree with Bonnie so much. Biggest ????