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110 How is your relatability a conflict competence?

November 16, 2025 • Dr. Deborah Sword, with co-host Tyson Bankert • Season 4 • Episode 110

Do you want to be so likeable that you never have conflict? Is your goal to be so nice that any conflict is either avoided or is resolved as fast as possible? We suggest that being relatable might be the conflict competency you're looking for.

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Watch episodes 106 and 107 for more information on communication audits.

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