Cynthia and Moira talk with Reginald Jackson, who provides some practical strategies for walking (and talking) yourself through those critical moments at the onset of a conflict scenario. “Coach Reggie” is a Professional Certified Coach credentialed by the International Coaching Federation. He is also a member of the Federal Coaching Network and has served as a Senior Mentor, Coach, and Trainer for the Federal Internal Coach Training Program. https://coachdiversity.com/about/team/reginald-jackson/FMCS is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of FMCS policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the FMCS. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by FMCS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FMCS or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Office of General Counsel via ogc@fmcs.gov.

In this episode, Tom and Moira explore with Dr. Medina, a world-renowned brain scientist, some recent and impactful brain research related to how we show up for conflict and practices we can observe to become more skillful and resilient. Links:Defend Your Research: What Makes a Team Smarter? More Womenby Anita Woolley and Thomas W. Malonehttps://hbr.org/2011/06/defend-your-research-what-makes-a-team-smarter-more-women?cm_sp=most_widget-_-default-_-Defend+Your+Research%3A+What+Makes+a+Team+Smarter%3F+More+WomenBrain Rules, by John Medinahttps://brainrules.net/john-medina/FMCS is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of FMCS policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the FMCS. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by FMCS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FMCS or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Office of General Counsel via ogc@fmcs.gov.

In this episode, Moira, Cynthia, and Tom outline the concept for the Podcast and discuss some characteristics of healthy conflict and ways we can prepare for it. FMCS is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of FMCS policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the FMCS. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by FMCS employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the FMCS or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Office of General Counsel via ogc@fmcs.gov.