
In business and in teams, conflict is inevitable. The question is: will it divide you or drive you?
In the film Air, Nike’s basketball division was falling apart. Opinions clashed, egos collided, and no one agreed on a path forward. Then one person reframed the fight, turning tension into focus and skepticism into belief. That clarity led to one of the greatest partnerships in business history: Michael Jordan and Nike.
In this Insights episode, I explore how leaders can do the same, reducing unhealthy conflict before it starts.
Question: How do you turn tension into teamwork on your team?
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