Do you avoid or lean into conflict? Do you fight to win or fight to understand? Do you speak up when you’re unhappy? This week, CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke of Thrive! Inc. join Jess and Brandon to talk about the upside of conflict. They discuss:

How to start difficult conversations
Three questions to ask yourself when you’re fighting (or about to engage in conflict)
How to cultivate better listening skills
Why you don’t always need to arrive at compromise or a resolution
The challenge of emotional differentiation
The connection between conflict and passion
The 5-5-5 approach to tackling tough topics

Follow CrisMarie & Susan on Instagram and Facebook. Check out their books, The Beauty of Conflict for Couples & The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team's Competitive Advantage.