Conflict IQ Part 3: The Courage Conversation – How to Invite Conflict Instead of Avoiding It
- Author
- Colby Morris
- Published
- Tue 09 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- None
How do leaders invite productive conflict? Most leaders avoid workplace conflict, then wonder why teams never bring them the truth until it's too late.
In this final Conflict IQ episode, discover the advanced skill that separates good leaders from great ones: actively inviting disagreement to strengthen team performance. Learn specific language patterns that encourage honest pushback and practical tools for creating environments where the best ideas emerge from anywhere on your team.
What You'll Learn
- The counterintuitive truth about real leadership courage
- Research-backed insights on productive disagreement from communication experts
- Specific phrases that actually invite disagreement (beyond "any questions?")
- How to create systematic safety for disagreement in your team culture
- Real CEO stories showing how this plays out in high-stakes situations
This Week's Challenge
Pick one decision you're confident about and actively seek out disagreement. Ask someone whose judgment you respect to argue against your idea.
Expert Insights From
Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicators) • Adam Grant • Patrick Lencioni
Connect with Colby
- Website: nxtstepadvisors.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colbymorris
- Services: Executive coaching, team training, and keynote speaking
Series Complete
This concludes our 3-part Conflict IQ series. Subscribe for more leadership insights.
Tags: conflict IQ, leadership development, conflict resolution, team communication, psychological safety, productive disagreement, leadership courage
Category: Business
