245: How to Have Courageous Conversations that Transform & Elevate Your Leadership

Ever felt caught off guard by unexpected conflicts or uncomfortable conversations at work? Dive into this episode with Laura Camacho and Justin Jones-Fosu, author of the just-published I respectfully disagree. How to have difficult conversations in a divided world. In this dynamic chat the two uncover how navigating such situations can transform your leadership approach.As a conscientious high-performer, you know the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture. But what happens when disagreements arise?Discover how mastering conflict resolution can not only enhance team dynamics but also elevate your leadership effectiveness in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape.Laura even learned why it’s considered dismissive to “agree to disagree” and many other takeaways including:🎯Real-life examples of conflict resolution strategies, including how personal experiences can shape leadership behavior.🔑 Multiple practical techniques for navigating conflicts with courage and empathy, ultimately fostering a culture of respect and collaboration within your organization.😎How radical is the transformative power of apologizing and seeking forgiveness, even in situations where fault may not be entirely yours, to cultivate stronger relationships and build trust among team members.Tune in now to unlock the secrets of effective conflict resolution and elevate your leadership impact in just a single episode!If you’re not getting our weekly communication dispatch, please without delay visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and get on the Speak Up A plus List!ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Justin Jones-Fosu Sr, MBA, CSP is a fun-loving and goofy dad who also happens to be a highly sought after business speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and business consultant. He speaks 60-70 times per year to companies, organizations, and associations in the US and Internationally. He is passionate about helping organizations and individuals take action to achieve amazing results.Justin’s latest best-selling book is I respectfully disagree. How to have difficult conversations in a divided world to address the deep need for a practical and accessible guide to having challenging conversations in any situation, from the workplace to the classroom to the dinner table.As a speaker and workshop facilitator, Justin Jones-Fosu loves turning events into memorable experiences with his humorous and engaging delivery as well as with his research-based content!FOR YOU:Convinced about your executive presence when you walk into that meeting? Are you crushing your presentations? Do you use good metaphors? Such are the executive micro skills!!!To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.