The Good Fight reframes conflict at work as a powerful force for productivity instead of something to avoid. When teams dodge difficult conversations, organizations build up “conflict debt” that slows decisions, drains energy, and undermines performance.
Drawing on decades of experience advising senior leaders, Liane Davey explains how to create a healthy conflict culture where people tackle tough issues as allies rather than adversaries. She shows how to surface disagreements early, debate ideas without personal attacks, and make clear decisions that everyone can support.
This practical guide offers tools and language you can apply immediately in meetings, one-on-ones, and cross‑functional projects. Instead of endless drama and stalled initiatives, you’ll learn how to channel tension into clarity, accountability, and better results.
In this book you will learn how to:
- Recognize and reduce the hidden costs of conflict avoidance
- Turn disagreement into constructive debate focused on outcomes
- Address contentious issues without damaging relationships
- Build team norms that make honest feedback safe and expected
- Use conflict to drive innovation, engagement, and alignment
Ideal for managers, team leaders, and executives, The Good Fight is a concise field guide to handling workplace conflict with confidence and skill.
