Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

A Möbius strip made from paper with printed text is displayed against a dark background.
16mins
“As a reporter, you can look into the eyes of the people you're talking to and try to evaluate what they're thinking when they say what they say. But you are not really gonna get into their brain. There's only one artistic form that allows you to do that. “
Two men in suits face each other against a yellow background, one yelling with a clenched fist, the other pointing and appearing angry.
23mins
“We can have that fight for a 1,000 years, but we could have a shot at figuring out what we both need and noticing when there's opportunities to make that happen.”
Two torn paper cutouts of open mouths are positioned against a black background, both appearing to be yelling or shouting.
6mins
“What did you win? You won awkward silence. You won their contempt. You won the first to apologize. When you win an argument, you will lose their confidence, you will lose their respect, you will lose the connection.”
Close-up of a person's eyes looking up, with white abstract doodles and lines superimposed over their forehead, symbolizing thoughts or imagination.
2mins
Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.
Unlikely Collaborators
A person sits on a chair in front of a white backdrop in a loft-style room with brick walls, dark flooring, and two windows.
1hr 18mins
"The more uncertain and scary things get in the world, the more we as humans are drawn to simple dichotomies."
A missile in motion with the words "2025's Top Threats" against a blue background.
22mins
"There is so much more uncertainty and volatility in a world that is moving fast with big countries that are more at odds with each other and with fewer rules of the road that leaders, companies, and societies are adhering to."
Fragmented image of the U.S. flag with white stars on a blue background and red and beige stripes, resembling weathered paint on a wall.
4mins
“Most of us aren't sure what to think about everything, but we don't really see that modeled anywhere, right? You're supposed to know for sure, and there's very little intellectual humility on social media or on TV.”
Illustration featuring an eye, an ear, and a hand, each encircled by overlapping multicolored circles.
7mins
Expanding your worldview starts with understanding your brain. Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman explains.
Unlikely Collaborators
A man and woman standing at a podium in front of an american flag.
10mins
Bo Seo, Esther Perel, and Dan Shapiro share their tips for arguing better.
A man in a tie and suspends holding a crate.
6mins
80% of people say they work with at least one terrible coworker.
An image of a face with a blurred background.
1hr 13mins
This two-time debate world champion gives three tips for constructing the perfect argument.
an image of a face with a blurred background.
Two-time debate world champion Bo Seo gives 3 tips for constructing the perfect argument.
a green peace sign on a black background.
5mins
Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
11mins
Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.
6mins
Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.
17mins
Rogue Putin is the biggest risk of 2023. Here are the other nine, explained by global political expert Ian Bremmer.
5mins
How to defeat debaters who deal in distractions, according to a two-time world debate champion.
Close-up of two figures; one extends an apple towards the other near a tree trunk. The scene references the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
6mins
In 1965, six boys were stranded on an island. Fifteen months later, the survivors were rescued. How many were there?
John Templeton Foundation
3mins
Our impulse to seek out agreement is stifling us, says world debate champion Bo Seo.
5mins
Bo Seo, Harvard’s former debate coach, explains a good argument.
4mins
“Conflict is useful. The question is how do you deal with conflict effectively.”
toxic work culture
3mins
Good culture is more than just liking each other. Here’s the key way to build great culture at work.
14mins
“This is much deeper than just ‘let’s figure out how we can get both sides to get along.’”
A frayed rope pulled from both ends against a solid orange background, with strands unraveling on each side—capturing the tension felt when you’re learning how to apologize and mend strained connections.
Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.