Understanding Your Conflict Style: Enneagram Insights with Dr. James Ginn

In this episode of the Typology Podcast, we dive deep into the art of conflict resolution with our special guest, James Ginn, author of the new book How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home.

Join us as we explore the five distinct conflict styles: Avoiders, Competitors, Collaborators, Accommodators, and Analyzers. James shares insights on how these typologies influence our reactions during conflicts and how understanding them can lead to better relationships both at work and at home.

We discuss:

• The three types of conflict: task, process, and relational.

• How to identify your own conflict style and triggers.

• Practical strategies for navigating conflicts with different personality types.

• The importance of emotional intelligence in resolving disputes.

Whether you're a conflict resolution specialist or someone who simply wants to improve your interpersonal relationships, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Meet James Ginn
00:53 - Understanding the Enneagram and conflict styles
02:08 - Identifying your conflict style
02:35 - The three types of conflict
04:20 - Communication preferences in conflict
05:42 - How to approach conflict resolution
10:01 - The role of emotional triggers
11:50 - Tone of communication in conflict
20:22- The importance of assessing conflict situations
30:58 - Final thoughts on conflict resolution and Enneagram types

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