# The Power of the Pre-Emptive Thank You Wave: Unlocking Pre-Emptive Empathy in Conflict

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Podcast: [Conflict Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529)
Published: 2026-06-12T04:00:00+00:00
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On today's Conflict Skills Podcast, we explored the power of the "preemptive thank you wave"—a communication technology I developed to assume the best in people before conflict even starts. By showing empathy and gratitude ahead of time, you can transform interactions, unlock opportunities, and get better outcomes in business and life. Whether you’re dealing with customers, teams, or strangers, try preemptive empathy. It’s a mindset shift that opens doors you didn’t even know existed.&n...

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