Conflict Managed

Psychometrics

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Jeff Harnois, CEO of iBridged. Join us as we discuss:
The opportunity and obligation to advocate for yourself
Using psychometrics at work
Blind spots
Team boundaries, civility, and social contracts
Artificial harmony
Jeff Harnois is passionate about helping people and teams reach new heights in performance and relationships.  With a focus on understanding “current state” through key psychometrics like MBTI and Everything DiSC, Jeff and his team focus on enabling individuals, leaders and teams find their maximum effectiveness as people and professionals.  As the CEO of iBridged, the work often focuses on building trust, engaging in healthy conflict, gaining key commitment, accountability for self and others and how to operationalize results.   
Jeff has enjoyed many rewarding and successful career opportunities from individual contributor to executive leadership with Fortune 50 companies and start-up ventures alike. Working with companies like: Apple, Inc., Amazon, Google, Hewlett Packard, AT&T, Symantec, Kodak, Microsoft and Bank of America have given Jeff a unique perspective that add rich experiences to share and leverage with clients.
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharnois/
www.ibridged.com
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Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Kind AND Strong

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Suzanne Harper, Marketing Director at Twin Oaks Technology, a Tennessee-based tech company where she leads a fully remote digital marketing team. Join us as we discuss:
*Daily choosing connection and communication
*Kind and strong leadership
*Speaking up
*Conflict resolution in a creative environment
*Problems with being a passive teammate
In addition to the job she loves, Suzanne also devotes time to her two part-time passion projects – a teamwork and leadership consulting company called Extra Credit Team Solutions and a philanthropic clothing company called Project 731.
Suzanne is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin where she earned her degree in Marketing and Business Administration.
Follow Suzanne on Instagram for all the food, travel and dog pics! It’s the hub for all of her other social links as well.
Instagram handle: suz_harp
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Beautiful Distractions

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by the Rev. Robert Hall. Join us for a delightful conversation filled with insight and wisdom from Rev. Halls life and experiences.
The Reverend Robert Hall is a native of Nashville, TN. He is a devoted husband and father to four amazing children. For the last 20 years, he has been motivating youth and adults through ministry, mentorship, and education. In 2006, he excepted his call to ministry and was ordained under the leadership of the Reverend Dr. Andrew Lee Stephens, founding pastor of the Village Church (PCUSA). He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology from the American Baptist College and his Master’s in Education from Lipscomb University. He is, also, ordained in the National Baptist Convention. Over the last 10 years, Rev. Hall has served as Executive Pastor, Interim Pastor, and pulpit supply in the Presbyterian Church (USA), African Methodist Episcopal, National Baptist Convention, and United Church of Christ denominations.
Rev. Hall served several years as an educator in the Metro Nashville Public School system teaching Ancient World and U.S. History. He is the Founding Pastor of Abundant Faith Fellowship in Nashville, TN. He serves as Chaplain and Special Advisor to the President at Meharry Medical College. He is also the newly appointed Organizational Ombuds at Meharry Medical College. Reverend Robert Hall brings a wealth of personal experience as a spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and former educator. Indeed, his high expectations of himself have created a pathway of success. He views all persons as already capable with many strengths, and he recognizes and uses the power of high expectations to help them see their own capacity for growth. He travels nationally to college campuses, schools, and churches speaking on his passion and focus on African American males of all ages and their definition of manhood and masculinity in the 21st century. He holds memberships in several professional and service organizations, such as the International Ombudsman Association, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Because of his calling, ability to communicate, and reputation for professionalism, he is often asked to facilitate, speak to, and serve people across religious, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic lines, cultivating them to know their fullest potential to live their best lives.
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Conflict is Growth Trying to Happen

Is it true that people don’t like change?
This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Phil Lewis and Claire Croft, the dynamic team behind Corporate Punk.
Corporate Punk, as a whole, champions adaptability and believes that most organizations possess untapped ideas and talent. They work towards unlocking this potential through open, direct, and compassionate conversations, focusing on people over job titles. Their change services revolve around a human-first approach, using diagnostics, planning, consultancy, and coaching to drive fast and effective change.
Clients who partner with Corporate Punk are leaders seeking honest, zero-nonsense partnerships, willing to navigate wickedly hard change without resorting to drastic measures. The company values total cost transparency and long-term value, emphasizing the connection between change and commercial performance.
Claire and Phil bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their strategic approach and commercial focus are a breath of fresh air, and they are known for challenging their clients in a way that is respectful, energizing, and light-hearted. If you're looking for speakers who can help you unlock the potential of your people and achieve long-term commercial success, Claire Croft and Phil Lewis are the perfect choice.
Corporate Punk, https://corporatepunk.com/
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Building Confidence

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by physical therapist and entrepreneur, Brian Smith.
Brian Smith graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis with a Bachelor and Master of Science Physical Therapy. He is a physical therapist and the former owner of The Sideline, a physical therapy clinic and fitness center in downtown Martin. Brian is now Vice President for Compliance with Dynamix Physical Therapy and is Clinic Director for the Martin location.
Brian is a member of First Baptist Church in Martin where he is a Sunday School Teacher, Children & Youth Leader, and a member of the Choir & Praise Team. Brian is a board member for Charger Foundation, Westview Quarterback Club, Jackson State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and a former board member for the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. He is also an active youth sports coach in the community. Brian has two children, Hayden and Caisley.
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Trustworthy Leadership

What does psychological safety within workplaces look like in action?
This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Hanna Grace Garner, a law student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Join us as Hanna Grace recounts an experience where leaders diligently cultivated an environment of psychological safety. Listen as she recalls the cascading benefits that ensued from this approach, shedding light on the profound impacts of leadership founded upon trust and reliability.
Hanna Grace Garner graduated from Harding University this past spring with a master’s degree in Business Administration and an undergraduate degree in International Business. While at Harding, she worked at the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business and was active in a campus social club, running club, and her local church.
This fall, Hanna Grace is starting law school at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Her hobbies include reading, running, traveling, and taking care of her little indoor garden.
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Moving Forward with Purpose

This week on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Dr. Yancy Freeman, the new Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Martin. Join us as we discuss:
People-centric, servant leadership 🤝
Facilitating growth of others 🌱
Common sense decision making 🤔
Leading by example 🌟
Embracing change and a growth mindset 💡
Prior to Dr. Freeman’s move to UT Martin, he served at UT Chattanooga for the past 25 years in various admissions, recruitment and enrollment roles.
A first-generation college graduate, Freeman completed an undergraduate degree in political science, a master’s degree in public administration, and a doctorate in learning and leadership from UT Chattanooga. He currently serves on the boards of the Public Education Foundation in Chattanooga, The River City Company, and Chattanooga 2.0. Freeman was named a 2018 Top 30 Influential Leader in Chattanooga by City Scope Magazine.
Dr. Freeman holds active memberships within several honor societies including Golden Key, Alpha Society and Phi Eta Sigma. Freeman is also a 2020 graduate of the UT System’s Executive Leadership Institute. 
Photo by UTM University Relations
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Exploring Professionalism

What does it mean to be professional?
This week on Conflict Managed, we have a unique twist as our host, Merry Brown, steps into the role of guest. Lisa Smartt, a renowned national speaker and author, takes charge as the interviewer. Join us for an exciting episode where Lisa, a longtime friend and the show's first guest, discusses Merry's new book, "How to Be Unprofessional at Work: Tips to Ensure Failure."
“How to Be Unprofessional at Work” examines the question, what does it mean to be professional?
Far from a run-of-the-mill manual, “How to Be Unprofessional At Work: Tips to Ensure Failure” takes a unique approach to professionalism, offering a glimpse at what NOT to do in the workplace. Each tip outlines a specific unprofessional action and contrasts it with the appropriate professional behavior.
Unlike most workplace guides that simply list dos and don'ts, "How to Be Unprofessional at Work" highlights common workplace blunders in a lighthearted manner, offering readers an engaging way to learn from these mistakes.“How to Be Unprofessional at Work: Tips to Ensure Failure” is available now available on Amazon.
How to Be Unprofessional at Work: Tips to Ensure Failure: Brown, Merry: 9780989993463: Amazon.com: Books
Conflict managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.

Leadership Is Relational Influence

Today on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Dr. Karuna Ramanathan, Transformative Leader, ex-Warship Captain, and Author. Join us as we talk about all things leadership.
Kaurna says of the future, “work is not going to take care of you. You will have to take care of work.”
Karuna Ramanathan is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2500 sessions. He is a Marshall Goldsmith Global Certified Coach, Global Coach Group Certified Leadership Coach, and a trained Erikson Executive Coach.
Karuna is an expert in large system change programs, co-creation and collaboration techniques, organizational storytelling and narratives, and tacit knowledge elicitation/transfer methods. He has more than 2000 paid coaching hours with senior leaders and nearly 1000 pro-bono coaching hours, helping leaders grow. Karuna's book, "Navigating The Seas of Change," published in 2020, is a leadership primer for change leaders.
Karuna has been featured as “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook and nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, a business magazine, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers-2023”. His expertise in growing leaders and building teams is available to help you become an internal and self-starting change agent—and start your journey to navigating through organizational transformation.
You can find Karuna Ramanathan online:
Email: karuna9468@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-karuna-ramanathan-885b52a
Website: https://krk.sg/
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services (3pconflictrestoration.com)

Personalized Leadership & Respect: A New Workplace Standard

Today on Conflict Managed we are joined by award-winning attorney Jessica Childress. Join us as we discuss:
Addressing conflict with de-escalation strategies
Powerful and effective mentorship practices
Boosting confidence through intentional leadership
The power and gift of remaining calm in difficult circumstances
The differences between a toxic and an uncomfortable work environment
Respecting individuals at work
Jessica Childress is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms.  Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters.  She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007.
Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice. 
Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association’s 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association’s 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association’s 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association’s Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization’s Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Only 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Washington, D.C. are selected to receive this honor.
Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute’s Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington’s international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur.
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You can find Jessica Childress online:
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Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.