Why Disagreement Makes You a Better Leader | Elaine Kessler

Send us Fan Mail 36 postal addresses. Three continents. One Army scholarship lost in a single week.  Elaine Kessler is the Director of Foundation and Community Impact at the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, president of Gilbert Sister Cities, a Flinn-Brown Fellow and Gilbert's 2019 Businesswoman of the Year. She is also a photographer, educator and speaker whose message is simple: the tension you avoid is often where the growth is.  In this episode, Elaine shares how a childhood between two cultures shaped her, what happened when asthma ended her plan to become an Army JAG attorney, and how a few pregnancy photos turned into a photography business. She explains "good friction," the courage to stay in the room when a conversation gets uncomfortable, and why it makes better leaders, parents and neighbors.  You'll learn: - Why underneath every complaint is a commitment - The two words that defuse almost any disagreement - Why a good leader gives attention instead of commanding it - Why being understood beats being liked  Subscribe & leave a review | abovebeyondpodcast.com Best Option / Guidance Alliance / Ocotillo Flooring Support the show www.abovebeyondpodcast.com Please LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE.