Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFamily business LVMH’s plan has a flaw
Episode 247
You may have heard glowing reviews recently of the succession planning at the giant conglomerate and family business LVMH. The founder, Bernard Arnau…
2 years, 10 months ago
Bess de Boer on fear as the main ingredient in conflict
Episode 246
Bess de Boer is convinced that fear is the main ingredient in conflict. Bess works with people in conflict to see that the other person is trapped i…
2 years, 10 months ago
Turning the page
Episode 245
In a situation of continuing negative conflict, finding a time to turn the page can be helpful. It can assume different forms.
You could use some sort…
2 years, 11 months ago
When you have little to say
Episode 244
When you have little to say, say very little. You don’t need to share an opinion that creates needless nasty conflict. You won’t convince people by s…
2 years, 11 months ago
Let’s talk about prenups
Episode 243
Most people don’t want to talk about prenuptial agreements, even if they want one to happen. But they should. When? If parents feel that it would be…
2 years, 11 months ago
Nathan Dungan on money, habits, values, and well-being
Episode 242
Nathan Dungan and I discuss how Nathan works with young adults and their families to better understand the dynamic between trusts and beneficiaries, …
2 years, 11 months ago
Resisting the bait
Episode 241
What should you do about a situation where you are being deliberately baited: in a one-on-one setting, in a small group, or in a polarized family? Do…
2 years, 11 months ago
Making a plan
Episode 240
We may try to ignore, minimize, or delay dealing with a conflict. And then we can pivot in the other direction and rush to jump into action. Better t…
3 years ago
Two views on mirroring
Episode 239
In 2016, a book titled Never Split the Difference was published by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. Voss offers nine principles to use i…
3 years ago
Samantha Drum’s take on high-conflict personalities
Episode 238
Samantha Drum has used her experience with high-conflict personalities to hone her expertise and create practical ideas about how to deal with these …
3 years ago