Nonprofit Summer Learning Series 2025 - Session 6 - Transforming Tension into Productive Dialogue

Shift from confrontation to connection, and leave this session equipped with mindsets and strategies to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, confidence and control. Instead of seeing conflict as a battle to win, we’ll reframe it as an opportunity for understanding, alignment and shared success. Conflict is inevitable, but our approach defines our impact as leaders. Too often, heightened emotions, misinterpretations and the need to be “right” turn disagreements into roadblocks. Yet, the best leaders don’t avoid conflict; they transform it into meaningful conversations that drive collaboration, innovation and trust.