Podcast Episodes

Why Workplace Conflicts Escalate (And How to Stop It)

Why do workplace conflicts escalate so quickly, even when no one intends harm?

In this video, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explains why workplace conflicts esca…

4 hours ago

Conflict Isn’t the Problem, Lack of Training Is

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we challenge one of the most common misconceptions in the workplace: conflict itself isn’t the pro…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

QUICK TIPS: The Importance of Humility for Conflict Resolution

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, we explore one of the most overlooked yet essential qualities in conflict resolution—humility. Far…

7 months, 4 weeks ago

QUICK TIPS: How Not to Take Things Personally

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explores one of the most common emotional traps we fall into—taking things personally. Whether i…

8 months ago

QUICK TIPS: 3 Primary Steps to Negotiation

Episode Summary:
Negotiation doesn’t have to feel like a battle. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack walks you through three essential steps to negoti…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

QUICK TIPS: Do's and Don'ts of Work Friendships

🗓️ Episode Summary:
 In today’s episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack explores how to build and maintain healthy boundaries between friendship and professionali…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

COURSE: Fight the Urge to Be Right

This is a short course on the human psychological tendency to be right, and how that tendency fuels conflict. It’s designed to help you understand th…

9 months ago

QUICK TIPS: 4 Steps to Use Assertiveness and Set Boundaries at Work

Episode Summary

In this episode, Jeremy explores how to use assertiveness—not passivity or aggression—to set clear, respectful boundaries at work. You…

9 months, 1 week ago

QUICK TIPS: 7 Steps to Deal with Workplace Bullying

🔎 Episode Summary:

Being bullied at work—whether by a peer or supervisor—can be isolating, frustrating, and deeply stressful. In this episode, Dr. Jer…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

QUICK TIPS: 8 Ways New Leaders Can Build Trust with Their Teams

🔍 Episode Summary

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Jeremy dives into a critical skill for every new manager and team lead: building …

9 months, 3 weeks ago