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Let a Win Be a Win in High Conflict
Season 2 · Episode 32

Let a Win Be a Win in High Conflict

It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

May 11, 202321m 55s

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Show Notes

The definition of a “win” is different in high conflict situations as opposed to ordinary conflict. Not recognizing that a win looks quite different can inadvertently escalate conflict or take a few steps backwards. 


In today’s episode, Megan and Bill talk about:

  • defining what it means to “win” in high conflict
  • do you need to reach an expected outcome to have success
  • temptation to keep going when you should stop
  • when do you know if you’ve won
  • choosing your battles
  • avoid opening up emotions 
  • focusing on keeping people focused on thinking and doing


Links & Other Notes


Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior.

  • (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault
  • (01:26) - How to Avoid Sabotaging a Successful Interaction
  • (02:34) - Definition of a Win in High Conflict Situations
  • (05:11) - Choosing Your Battles
  • (07:06) - Praise vs. Opening Up Emotions
  • (09:26) - Making Progress, Not Perfection
  • (12:13) - Fuhgedaboudits
  • (17:42) - Blame as Indicator
  • (20:31) - Coming Next Week: Exposure and Humiliation as a High-Conflict Strategy

Topics

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