Merry Brown
Conflict Managed
Listen to stories of dysfunction and triumph from different walks of life and professions. Join us on the journey as we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of our work environments and discuss visions for the future of human-centered workplaces where people are not only treated with dignity and respect but encouraged to be their brilliant selves. Managing conflict is not magic, though it takes intentional and sustained planning for health to win over chaos in any environment. Our music is by Dove Pilot. Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. You can...
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Merry Brown
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 168, Rooting Out Toxicity 22.07.2025 1:00:53
Toxicity doesn’t just appear—it grows when we avoid tough conversations. This week on Conflict Managed, Alan Laderman joins me to talk about how to turn crushing feedback into growth, root out toxicity before it takes hold, and embrace the power of direct communication. Listen now to learn how being coachable can transform your workplace culture. Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen t...
Ep 167, Taking Responsibility 15.07.2025 59:52
This week on Conflict Managed we’re joined by Mark Astor for a conversation about what it really takes to run a successful business and a healthy workplace. We talk about: Why structure matters: the role of policies, procedures, and systems in keeping conflict at bay The journey, challenges, and rewards of building a small business from scratch How to hire well, delegate wisely, trust your team, a...
Ep 166, What is Conflict? 08.07.2025 57:09
This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome Dr. Ute Liersch for a thoughtful conversation about navigating life and work with courage and clarity. We explore: How you want to show up in the world Focusing on behavior instead of judging the person What courage really feels like Owning and handling personal mistakes The hidden harm of toxic positivity Why creating doubt in your own beliefs can help yo...
Ep 165, Text & Subtext in Conflict 01.07.2025 1:05:15
This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome mediator and educator Richard Birke for a thoughtful conversation about what’s said, and what’s underneath, in conflict. Tune in as we explore: • How the unusual grabs our attention • Listening without (negative) reaction • The desire to be “further from the bear” • Needs vs. how we try to meet them • A simple listening tool: the 5-second pause • Always ta...
Ep 164, Calm Quiet Power 24.06.2025 1:07:31
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Jess Baker. Join us as we discuss: Developing self-belief, resilience, and confidence Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People Ruminating on things that don’t matter Untapped potential at work: looking for and developing empathic and compassionate colleagues ‘Powered By Empathy’ YouTube channel 🎧 Conflict Managed is available wherev...
Ep 163, Bad News Doesn’t Get Better With Time 17.06.2025 56:20
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome James Terry. Join us as we discuss: Acting for your good and the good of others Talking with instead of at coworkers Disagreement may feel uncomfortable, but do it anyway How and why to develop the virtue of courage Foundations of a great team: professional respect and honesty in communication Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts an...
Ep 162, More Than Skills: Why Work is Human 10.06.2025 1:00:40
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Amy Pechacek. Join us as we discuss: ✔️ Career shifts & lifelong learning ✔️ 15% tech skills, 85% people skills ✔️ Assertive ≠ aggressive ✔️ Why everyone needs a coach ✔️ Matching vs. choosing your energy Tune in and rethink what it takes to lead, grow, and thrive at work. Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on Yo...
Ep 161, Your Piece of the Pie: Owning Conflict & Building Better Systems 03.06.2025 57:13
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome John Warner Jr. Join us as we discuss: Personal responsibility in conflict Misaligned expectations Working with family Integrity, mentorship, & managing change Bridging generational divides at work Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration. John Warner brings over five decades of legal e...
Ep 160, Power Dynamics at Work 27.05.2025 1:00:42
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Taneum Fotheringill. Join us as we discuss: 🟨 Exploring and identifying your personal values 🟨 Intentional mentorship 🟨 What do you want out of work? 🟨 Managing up, down, and sideways 🟨 Understanding the shifting power dynamics in your workplace Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration...
Ep 159, Stop Investing in That Argument 20.05.2025 57:39
This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome Regina B. Newson, seasoned mediator and life coach. Join us as we discuss: 🔹 The personal cost of staying in conflict too long 🔹 The art of mediation—what it is and what it isn’t 🔹 Regina’s own story of not being heard at work 🔹 How to recognize when it’s time to stop arguing 🔹 Why some conflicts start from within us 🎧 Conflict Managed is available w...
Ep 158, Cruel, Harsh, & Unfair Vs. Illegal Behavior at Work 13.05.2025 51:19
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Gary Martoccio. Throughout his legal career, Gary Martoccio has focused exclusively on representing employees against employers. Gary has earned a reputation for his commitment to advocating for workers’ rights and securing justice for his clients. Gary’s practice spans both in State and Federal Court, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Comm...
Ep 157, Neurodivergence at Work 06.05.2025 56:48
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Shell Mendelson. Join us as we discuss: ✨ Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life ✨ The impact of job fit for neurodivergent professionals ✨ How physical environment shapes great colleagues ✨ When in conflict, start with knowing yourself: what you need, want, and how to communicate it Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and t...
Ep 156, Addressing Conflicts Early 29.04.2025 1:01:26
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Jennifer Hall. Join us as we discuss: ✔️ Building your leadership brand and professional reputation ✔️ Why clarity is kindness at work ✔️ The role of an Ombuds—and why your workplace needs one ✔️ Creating reciprocal, thriving work relationships ✔️ Approaching conflict with calm, matter-of-fact communication ✔️ Controlling impulses in order to assume good i...
Ep 155, Ethical & Professional Adoption of AI 22.04.2025 1:00:39
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Susan Guthrie. Join us as we discuss: 🧠 Why lifelong learning means embracing new skills and technologies 🧠 The cost of protecting your peace 🧠 Networking beyond business cards — building real relationships 🧠 Defining success on your own terms 🧠 Mediation as a tool for durable, livable decisions 🧠 Why facts alone don’t resolve conflict Conflict Manage...
Ep 154, How to Hire & Be An ‘A’ Employee 15.04.2025 1:00:33
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Michael Neal. Join us as we discuss: ✨ What characterizes ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ and ‘D’ employees ✨ Hiring with excellence: finding the right fit for the role ✨ Adapting to drift while maintaining strong systems and processes ✨ Managing workplace culture shock ✨ A root cause of unmanaged workplace conflict Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen...
Ep 153, What New Hires Know 08.04.2025 55:15
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Amanda Crice. Join us as we discuss: 🧭New hires spot what we’ve stopped seeing if we’re willing to listen 🧭 Great teams aren’t found, they’re built with intention and care 🧭 Clarity and structure are acts of kindness, not control 🧭 Trust people with the truth 🧭 Getting out of the habit of managing emotions Conflict Managed is available wherever you li...
Ep 152, Human Flourishing, Forgiveness, and the Gift of Leaving 01.04.2025 48:58
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Kate Jackson-Meyer. Join us as we discuss: 🌱 The contagious energy of being part of an excellent team 🌱 The surprising joy and clarity that can come from leaving—even when things are good 🌱 Working in environments shaped by humility and curiosity 🌱 The power of forgiveness in moving through conflict 🌱 How to strengthen your empathy muscle Confli...
Ep 151, Fully Present: How Physical Spaces and Inner Health Shape Engagement 25.03.2025 58:03
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Pam Buchanan. Join us as we discuss: 🌿The role of interpersonal skills in building strong, resilient teams 🌿The interconnectedness of physical, mental, and soul health in the workplace 🌿Acting from fear or love 🌿How to ground ourselves physically and stay attuned to our senses 🌿Engage with your whole self—not your depleted self Conflict Managed is avai...
Ep 150, Fueling Workplaces: Culture, Conflict, & Leadership That Energize 18.03.2025 1:01:16
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Rob Lion. Join us as we discuss: ⚡ Culture runs through everything. Build it with intention, or risk a dysfunctional workplace. ⚡ Leaders set the standard. Composure, best behavior, and clear expectations start at the top. ⚡ Avoiding conflict causes damage. It erodes trust, weakens teams, and wastes time. ⚡ Good habits make conflict manageable. A...
Ep 149, Fixing Workplace Issues with Smart Solutions 11.03.2025 39:17
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Erika Wasser. Join us as we discuss: ✅ Pay structures that reflect actual job demands ✅ Leadership that removes barriers, not just sets expectations ✅ Breaking free from “this is how we’ve always done it” ✅ Tech that simplifies work instead of complicating it Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconf...
Ep 148, Our Choices Define Us 04.03.2025 1:04:07
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Rick Yvanovich. Join us as we discuss: 🔑 Barriers to success: Identify, address, and move forward 🔑 The buck stops with us: Taking ownership in all aspects of our careers 🔑 Imposter syndrome: Name it, challenge it, move past it 🔑 Emotional intelligence: What it is and why it matters 🔑 Recharging after tough conversations: Strategies for bouncing bac...
Ep 147, Listening Matters 25.02.2025 58:38
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Christine Miles. Join us as we discuss: 🔁Being taught vs being told 🔁Listening acts as oxygen in an organization 🔁Developing a common language for listening 🔁Debunking the “I heard therefore I understand” myth 🔁What blocks listening Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration. Christine...
Ep 146, Offering Radically Empowering Presence 18.02.2025 57:32
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Aneace Haddad. Join us as we discuss: ⏳Noticing the story we tell ourselves about conflict ⏳The gift of being present to others ⏳Collaboration instead of control ⏳Secret saboteurs at work ⏳Stuck? Moving beyond rigid and fixed perspectives Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration. As...
Ep 145, Replacing Judgement with Knowledge 11.02.2025 58:19
🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Executive Coach Thomas Gelmi. Join us as we discuss: 🔥 Belief as a Habit – The mindset we choose shapes our outcomes. 🔥 The Grip of Negativity – Why the bad sticks while the good slips away. 🔥 Differences at Work – Fuel for conflict or a catalyst for growth? 🔥 Radical Acceptance – Making peace with what we can’t control. 🔥 The Power of Assumption – W...
Ep 144, The Power of Belonging at Work 04.02.2025 1:01:06
The Power of Belonging at Work 🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Karen Phillips. Join us as we discuss: 💡 Leadership in Action: Spotting toxic, mediocre, and excellent leadership in the workplace 💡 Unsung Heroes: How support staff shape a healthy work environment 💡 Openness vs. Suspicion: Embracing differences to foster better workplace relationships 💡 A New Path: Transitioning into...
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