Have you ever had an issue with a colleague or client you just could NOT let go of? Dr. Keri Ohlrich is here to help, since she’s a master in conflict resolution (literally, she has a degree in it). In this episode, Dr. Keri shares some simple tips on the best ways to avoid conflict (without feeling compelled to fire off passive-aggressive snarkisms later). If you want to learn how to get better at “peopling” without having to become a 24/7 extrovert, this one’s for you.
Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode:
- *ahem* AI IS NOT TAKING OVER THE WORLD (yet)! Can learning to evolve with the changing times keep you ahead of the curve? Dr. Keri and I dive into what’s possible when you let go of resistance and are willing to adapt…
- Truth BOMB: your “secret” weapon for mastering most AI tools is the same one you use to connect and collaborate with real, live humans. If you’re getting frustrating results as you dip your toe into this newfangled world of AI, you may want to keep this in mind…
- Struggling to connect without blowing a gasket? Dr. Keri breaks down why being an open book isn’t the career wrecker it might seem. And when done strategically, this skill can drastically improve your working (and even personal) relationships…
- Calling all conflict dodgers: STOP IT. I know we’ve been conditioned to avoid conflict at all costs, but Dr. Keri and I dive into why embracing (instead of ignoring) conflict will help you get shit done (and build stronger relationships too!)...
- Question: Who’s really getting schooled when you decide to “teach ‘em a lesson”? Hint: it’s you. You’re the one suffering, my friend. Dr. Keri and I have a mindset trick to share that will help you reframe those maddening moments so things go more easily (guaranteed to make you smirk, unless you hate potty jokes)...
This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don’t miss out - listen now!
Keri’s Bio:
Dr. Keri Ohlrich is on a mission to improve the environment of organizations which in turn improves the lives of employees. As the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group, she is a speaker, cohost of the reCHARGE® Your Life podcast, and co-author of the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Whether it is coaching and training leaders, performing cultural/psychometric
assessments, or helping develop HR professionals into HR Warriors, she wants all to reach their potential.
Throughout her career, Dr. Ohlrich has held leadership positions at a variety of organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 companies. In her previous roles, she has created and implemented HR processes, redesigned the talent function for an organization serving 25,000 global employees, led change management for a new business strategy, and overhauled the Human Resources department to one that was recognized as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Keri resides in Southern California with her husband, son, and two Dachshunds.
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