{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"309: How to Handle Tough Conversations Without Losing Your Cool with Gabe Karp","description":"Life isn\u2019t all smooth conversations and easy people. Sometimes it\u2019s messy, uncomfortable, and straight-up frustrating. <p> In this episode, Erin sits down with former trial lawyer turned entrepreneur and conflict expert Gabe Karp to talk about how to handle tough situations without spiraling, avoiding, or blowing things up. <p> Because here\u2019s the truth: conflict isn\u2019t the problem. How you handle it is. <p> Gabe shares practical strategies to help you stay grounded, take control, and walk away without regret\u2026 even when the other person is making it hard. <p> Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll hear: <p>  -  Why there are always \u201ctwo tokens\u201d in every situation and how to choose wisely <p> -The 5 traps that quietly sabotage your ability to handle conflict <p> -A simple shift that helps you stay calm when things start going sideways <p> -Gabe\u2019s least proud leadership moment and the lesson that stuck <p> -The subtle behavior that might be holding others back (and you don\u2019t even realize it) <p>   <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.gabekarp.com\/">Website: GabeKarp.com <\/a> <p> <p> <a href="www.linkedin.com\/in\/gabe-karp-1b772a1b ">LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com\/in\/gabe-karp-1b772a1b  <\/a> <p> <p> <a href="https:\/\/youtu.be\/ggOQg6uUV2M?si=nKviXwvHJkGgvLGk ">Check out Gabe\u2019s TED Talk, How To Thrive With Difficult People:  https:\/\/youtu.be\/ggOQg6uUV2M?si=nKviXwvHJkGgvLGk <\/a> <p> <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p> <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p> "Everyone knows what "better" looks like. They just don't know where to start." <p><\/li> <li><p> "When you really screw something up for a client, that is an opportunity to make the relationship stronger and better." <p><\/li> <li><p> "Mistakes are inevitable and a real true test of character is how we react once we recognize we've made a mistake." <p><\/li> <li><p> "You cannot drive growth and innovation without conflict." <p><\/li> <li><p> "What do you get out of being mad?" ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"