{"podcast":{"title":"The Friday Habit","slug":"the-friday-habit-1209031","podcast_index_feed_id":1209031,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-friday-habit","website_url":"http://www.thefridayhabit.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N35exE95CVyDQfQvBwhSQ0SAxOOwoZIY8KhjaJVB8Pk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWU1/ODlkMDNkMWVlZTI4/YWZiMTBjMDUxYjQ3/ZDg4NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Mark Labriola II","episode_count":228,"summary":"Grow your business. Lead with purpose. Love your life. The Friday Habit gives entrepreneurs and small business owners actionable tips, inspiring interviews, and real-world strategies to help you scale smart and stay sane. Hosted by Mark Labriola II, this weekly show is your permission slip to build a business that works for you—not the other way around.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:18:39.451541+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031"},"episode":{"title":"Why Every Tough Conversation Goes Wrong","slug":"why-every-tough-conversation-goes-wrong","published_at":"2026-02-13T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031/why-every-tough-conversation-goes-wrong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/32d7da0c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/32d7da0c/7d970d9b.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Friday Habit, host Mark Labriola II interviews Greg Stevens, an executive coach and expert in conflict resolution. They discuss the importance of managing emotions in difficult conversations, the journey to understanding and repairing incomplete relationships, and the skills necessary for effective communication. Greg shares insights from his experiences and his book, 'Build New Bridges: The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships,' emphasizing the need for self-awareness and accountability in both personal and professional relationships. The conversation also touches on performance reviews and how to approach them constructively, as well as the significance of closure in relationships. 🧠 Key Takeaways Greg Stevens emphasizes the importance of practicing what you teach in relationships. Incomplete relationships can be identified and addressed for personal growth. Managing emotions is crucial during difficult conversations to avoid escalation. Timing is key; sometimes it's best to step away and revisit a conversation later. Self-awareness is foundational for effective communication and conflict resolution. Performance reviews should focus on inspiration and constructive feedback. Understanding the difference between impossible and salvageable relationships is vital. Closure in relationships can lead to personal healing and growth. Asking questions can help manage emotional responses during conflicts. Investing in conflict resolution skills can lead to breakthroughs in relationships. Resources & Links: Connect with Greg! Website: alignment-resources.com/ Greg's Podcast: ashotofinspiration.com Download the free Friday Habit Guide: https://thefridayhabit.com 01:05 Introduction to The Friday Habit 02:29 Meet Greg Stevens: The Relationship Coach…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Friday Habit, host Mark Labriola II interviews Greg Stevens, an executive coach and expert in conflict resolution. They discuss the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2974,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-friday-habit-1209031/episodes/why-every-tough-conversation-goes-wrong/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-friday-habit-1209031/why-every-tough-conversation-goes-wrong.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}