With US employees spending about 2.8 hours per week on conflict, costing a staggering $3.59 billion annually, it’s crucial for teams to have a healthy relationship with conflict and know how to resolve it effectively.   In this episode of the Leader's Lens podcast, Jacob dives into the topic of conflict resolution and unpacks the importance of not letting conflicts escalate and turn into all-out tribal warfare. He explains why one of the most crucial steps a leader can take is to listen and understand where the other person is coming from.  Jacob also highlights the need to address the root cause of conflicts rather than applying temporary solutions.  And remember, if you have any questions about conflict resolution, you can always reach out to Jacob via email at jacob@workweek.com.    00:00:00 - The Cost of Conflict in the Workplace 00:01:42 - How to Handle Conflict Effectively 00:08:29 - Solving Team Conflict at the Root 00:14:46 - Solving Problems: Avoid Band-Aid Solutions   Follow Jacob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeespi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJacobEspi   Ready to unlock the secret to developing a healthy, happy, and more profitable team? Then check out my newest development course and learn to start leading from your team’s collective strengths.   And if you’re looking for deep dives, tactics and the resources you need to up your leadership game, you need Leader’s Lens - Jacob’s twice-weekly newsletter.   Sign up here: https://workweek.com/brand/leaders-lens/