# 146: 7 Steps to Manage Workplace Conflict Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict.md Podcast: [Unstuck with Jay Abbasi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050) Published: 2026-02-20T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict--70173666 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70173666/pdy3331897495.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/episodes/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict Duration seconds: 974 ## Resource “Whenever you're in conflict with someone, it always starts with you.” In this solo episode, Jay breaks down a practical, experience-driven framework for navigating conflict in the workplace and beyond. Drawing from his own experiences, coaching conversations, and lessons from last week’s episode, he shares a 7-step approach to help you move from reactivity to intentional, effective communication. From managing your emotions and understanding your triggers to practicing conversations, adjusting tone, and leading with vulnerability, this episode emphasizes an inside-out approach to conflict resolution. If you want to strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively, and lead with greater awareness, this episode offers a clear path forward. Notable Quotes “Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” — William James “The default for how we manage conflict is to focus our attention on the other person.” — Jay Abbasi “Every time you're triggered, there is a learning opportunity.” — Jay Abbasi “When you share vulnerably from the heart in a kind and respectful way, you're going to open up the conversation.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story Join Us Next… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/episodes/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-with-jay-abbasi-7051050/146-7-steps-to-manage-workplace-conflict.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.