Avoiding conflict might be destroying your relationships and holding your career back.

The true secret to mental clarity isn't avoiding stress, but learning how to fight with care.

Today, I sit down with Ben Almond, author of Judo Thinking, to unpack how ancient martial arts principles can completely transform how you approach conflict, personal values, leadership, and personal growth.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why "conflict with care”, not conflict avoidance, is the key to building deep trust in teams.
  
• The "Value Square" framework to align your internal intentions with daily actions.
  
• Why pursuing imperfection is the ultimate gateway to discovering your full potential.
  
• How exceptional leaders inspire people to engage and motivate themselves.
  

Ben Almond is a leader, advisor, investor, coach and author of Judo Thinking (shortlisted for the Business Book Awards).

You can find Ben's book at major retailers and follow his work on leadership and organizational development online.

In this episode:

00:00 - Welcome

03:05 - The 3 Pillars: Values, Education & Community

04:04 - Ad break

05:38 - Importance of community

08:15 - What is "Judo Thinking"?

13:40 - Conflict with Care vs. Conflict Avoidance

19:20 - The Value Square Framework

24:30 - The Pursuit of Imperfection

38:10 - Building Trust & Psychological Safety

44:00 - The Leadership Wheel: Engage, Inspire, Motivate

53:00 - Empowerment vs. Responsibility

1:05:20 - Be Brave, Be Kind, Never Give Up

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