Sex With Dr. Jess

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. If you’ve got questions or topic suggestions for the podcast, submit them here. As well, you can now record your messages for us! Please record your message/question in a quiet room and use your phone