Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. The real question is: are you leading through it – or avoiding it? At the next book club, we’re diving into Leading Conflict: How to Fight at Work by John Bailie, a practical and thought-provoking guide to navigating workplace tension with greater skill, confidence, and purpose. Drawing from decades of experience as an executive coach, family business consultant, senior executive, and crisis counselor, John challenges the idea that conflict is something to fear, offering instead a framework for approaching it as a leadership skill that can be learned and strengthened.

Structured like a prize fight – with three rounds, nine core principles, and practical strategies for managing toxic workplace behaviors – Leading Conflict invites readers to “lace up their gloves” and rethink how they show up in difficult conversations. Whether conflict is showing up in your family business, leadership team, or day-to-day workplace dynamics, this discussion promises meaningful insights and honest conversation about one of the most important – and overlooked – skills in leadership.

Ready to get started? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and head to Amazon to pick up your copy. 

We’ll handle the Zoom logistics — just complete the form on the right and come ready to engage in a great conversation.

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