“Conflict is inevitable. How we handle it separates great leaders from the rest.” - Valerie Cockerell

Episode Highlights

00:01:34 - Dealing with Conflict as a Mom

00:03:15 - Creating Common Ground

00:05:53 - Teaching Conflict Resolution  

00:06:40 - Cultural Differences in Conflict

00:15:21 - Conflict in the Workplace

00:16:38 - Finding Solutions

00:17:02 - Positive Conflict

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 Conflict

Through her own experiences raising three children and navigating the challenges of leadership roles, Valerie Cockerell learned the importance of effectively managing conflict to create a harmonious environment. Some days her children would go from being best friends to fierce rivals. She quickly realized the need to step in and separate them to diffuse the situation.

As a leader, Valerie applied the same principle in the workplace. She recognizes the importance of giving people time and space to calm their emotions before addressing conflicts. Strong leaders also recognize when they need to stay out of conflict. One creative tactic Valerie used with her children to encourage them to resolve their conflicts independently was linking their weekly allowance to their behavior. She motivated them to work towards a common goal of maintaining peace in the household. Leaders should also work to find ways to motivate employees toward a common goal to maintain a positive work culture.

Valerie's relatable stories and insights highlight the significance of conflict management in personal and professional settings, and provide valuable lessons for mothers seeking to enhance their leadership skills.

Valerie's book is filled with relatable stories and practical takeaways for aspiring and existing leaders. This is such a unique look into leadership that provides moms and those with many lessons from their mom, clarity and inspiration in the complex world of leadership.