If we look at a list of the most undesirable situations to experience in a company, perhaps conflict is first. The word has such a negative connotation that most leaders and team members try to avoid it at all costs. But should they?A conflict demonstrates a difference, a dissent of thoughts, but it also manifests engagement, passion, and shared values and goals. When a team's level of trust is high, it is possible to generate positive conflict, where leaders' and managers' contest is about the pursuit of truth, not about being right or wrong. Joining me today is Chris Orvin, Founder and Managing Partner at Certified Fire and Security. We talk about the importance of positive conflict, how to deal with it, and the best way to generate a propitious environment for it. He shared his experience dealing with conflict in his vast managerial career and the price a company can pay when there is no conflict. Tune in and learn about the benefits of positive conflict, the role of vulnerable leaders, and what to do when a team member makes a call and fails.Some Questions I Ask:Have you had this seen fear to conflict in your experiences in the past? (1:35)Did you find later where the conflict was missing? (4:34)How do you know when you have a conflict that counts? (14:26)How does someone that doesn't have that healthy conflict on their team develop it? (26:36)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What happens when there is (apparently) no conflict (2:20)Seeing conflict as a demonstration of engagement (5:05)Conflict is also chasing the truth (10:30)Having enough trust to ask questions that might hurt (10:55)When feeling the dumbest guy in the room is a good thing (12:00)To stripe the pride away and listen (20:20)Connect with Chris Orvin:LinkedInLet's connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Resources:Book: "The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business" by Patrick Lencioni Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.