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What happens when someone you love no longer shares your faith? For many families, those conversations quickly become emotional, painful, and sometimes relationship-changing. But they don't have to. In this episode, Shiree sits down with Joseph Grenny , New York Times bestselling author of Crucial Conversations , to discuss what actually happens when families talk about faith differences—and why even the most devoted family members often have the hardest time getting these conversations right. Joseph shares practical tools for staying emotionally grounded, recognizing the stories we tell ourselves, and responding in ways that strengthen relationships instead of damaging them. Whether you're navigating a loved one's faith transition, family conflict, or any emotionally charged conversation, this episode offers hope and practical skills you can begin using today. Connect with Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com Join the ⁠ "Just Love Them" Facebook group⁠

In recent years, "quiet quitting" has made headlines as employees grow increasingly burned out and disengaged. But while it feels like a recent phenomenon, is it actually new? Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Crucial Learning, explains why quiet quitting is really a rebranding of a decades-old leadership challenge: a lack of discretionary effort. Or, discretionary effort is the gap between the minimum effort an employee can give without being fired and the maximum effort they could offer. As this gap grows, Joseph argues it isn't an employee problem; it's a leadership one. And it’s a gap that intentional conversations can close. Joseph walks through three conversations every leader needs to have to move their teams toward real engagement. By sharing real-world examples, Joseph illustrates that the conditions for strong performance are within every leader's reach. Here’s a hint: it’s not through policy or performance reviews, but through the quality of the conversations you’re willing to have. Chapters [Start] The Quiet Quitting Problem: Heather introduces Joseph, and he tackles this central question: why are so many employees only doing the minimum? 05:43 Discretionary Effort: A look at the concept of discretionary effort and why it has become the defining leadership challenge of the knowledge worker era. 10:41 Crucial Conversation One: Why the way leaders frame work determines whether employees show up transactionally or with genuine investment. 17:30 Crucial Conversation Two: A look at The Other Side Movers, a moving company staffed by people who would otherwise be incarcerated, to see how they work with accountability. 28:06 Crucial Conversation Three: When expectations and observed behavior diverge, how a team responds determines the health of its culture, and a closing Q&A with Heather. Links and Resources Crucial Learning Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Crucial Conversations for Accountability Course Crucial Conversations for Accountability Miniseries Learn more about Joseph Grenny here. The Crucial Skills Podcast is brought to you by the authors and experts at Crucial Learning , home of Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue and Crucial Conversations for Accountability training.

Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful. Some of the most meaningful shifts in how we communicate come from the moments that challenge us the most. In this special 250th episode of Think Fast Talk Smart , Matt Abrahams reflects on the insights that have shown him how conflict can become a catalyst for clarity, connection, and even compassion. From Amy Gallo’s reminder that the “right kind of conflict” leads to better outcomes to Jenn Wynn’s framework for calming our nervous system before stepping into a hard conversation and Julia Minson’s HEAR method for signaling genuine curiosity, each tool helps turn tension into understanding for every stage of conflict. And with Joseph Grenny’s guidance on noticing when our motives shift from problem-solving to winning, this episode highlights how self-awareness can reset even the toughest moments. Whether you’re navigating workplace disagreements or everyday friction at home, this milestone episode offers practical ways to make difficult dialogue feel less daunting — and a real opportunity to communicate better. Episode Reference Links: Amy Gallo Amy’s Book: Getting Along: How to Work With Anyone Ep.144 Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone Jenn Wynn Jenn’s Podcast: The H.I. Note: Healing Inspirations from Life Ep.222 Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most Julia Minson Ep.136 The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the Nuance Joseph Grenny Joseph’s Book: Crucial Conversations Ep.207 From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversat

In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we spoke with Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the communication classic Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High . Joseph cofounded Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts), one of the world’s most respected learning and organization development firms, offering courses in communication, performance, and leadership. His work has been used by nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 and has helped millions of people achieve better relationships and results. During our discussion, Joseph explained his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members: Resolving conflicts quickly Allowing team members to feel safe being themselves Encouraging open communication and discussion to resolve problems If you want to read the show notes for this episode, you can find them here . If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more compelling conversations like this, be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Also, if you’d like to help others benefit from this podcast, please take a minute to leave a review. Your valuable insights can help the podcast reach a wider audience and assist them in making an informed decision about the value of this content. Brought to you in partnership with PeopleThriver — your go-to resource for thriving in leadership, alignment, and purpose-driven culture. Discover practical strategies and empowering frameworks to elevate your team and make values visible. Visit PeopleThriver.com to learn more.

How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations. The hardest conversations aren’t just about what you say to the other person. According to Joseph Grenny , critical conversations begin with the stories that you tell yourself. As a leading expert on business performance and communication, and a New York Times bestselling co-author of Crucial Conversations , Grenny explains that navigating high-stakes communication starts by examining the internal narratives we bring into these situations. “You and I use three consistent types of stories in these moments that don't serve us well,” he says: Victim stories (emphasizing our innocence), villain stories (demonizing the other person), and helpless stories (justifying our poor responses). "Those three kinds of stories are what amp up our emotions and justify us in our unhealthy responses," he says. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart , Grenny joins Matt Abrahams to share practical strategies for mastering difficult conversations through what he calls "TLC" — truth, love, and competence. From recognizing your motives during conflict to accepting your role in creating it, he offers tools for staying focused on what you really want rather than getting hijacked by short-term emotional impulses. To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium Episode Reference Links: Joseph Grenny Joseph’s Book: Crucial Conversations Ep.105 Radical Candor: The Communication Shift That Can Transform Your Career Ep.148 Conviction and Compassion: How to Have Hard Conversations Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart Premium Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.io Episode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart Website Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.io Think Fast Talk Smart >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/

This week, we are so thrilled to bring you a conversation with Joseph Grenny. If you’ve ever read Crucial Conversations , Influencer , or Change Anything , then you already know the immense impact of Joseph’s work. His books have sold millions of copies and become essential texts for building trust, improving relationships, and transforming the way we communicate in every area of life—from families to Fortune 500 companies. Joseph is more than an author. He’s a social scientist, a business leader, and a force for good. He’s co-founded organizations like VitalSmarts and The Other Side Academy, the latter of which has redefined what it means to help people rebuild lives after addiction and incarceration. Joseph’s work is deeply practical and profoundly humane—it’s about understanding the moments that shape us, the conversations that define us, and the courage it takes to truly connect with each other. In this episode, we explore how to navigate the most emotionally charged and high-stakes conversations—what Joseph calls "moments of disproportionate influence." He shares insights on why avoiding hard conversations only compounds harm, how to speak honestly without losing relationships, and the unexpected ways crucial conversations can lead to healing and deeper connection. Joseph even offers tools for the moments we dread most: when values clash, when trust has eroded, or when we’re afraid our words will only make things worse. This conversation is full of wisdom, heart, and, yes, practical strategies you can use right away. Whether you’re looking to strengthen a marriage, or navigate a family faith transition, or just get better at work relationships, this one’s for you. We are so grateful Joseph joined us to share his hard-won insights, and we can’t wait for you to hear this. And with that, here’s our conversation with Joseph Grenny. The Christmas issue of Wayfare is now available to preorder! Order your copies (bulk discounts are available—it's the perfect gift!) or become a paid Wayfare subscriber by October 31 to receive them by the first Sunday of Advent, and get a look inside the issue here!

This week, we’re going to share what we think was an “instant classic” from last week’s Restore Gathering; a deeply personal and thought-provoking message about family, faith, and the complexity of life from Joseph Grenny, author of Crucial Conversations and co-founder of many organizations, including The Other Side Academy, Drawing from his own experience with his own “messy” family, Joseph speaks openly about moments of despair, including the heartache of watching loved ones, including his own children, struggle with addiction, estrangement, and other crises. But at the heart of his message is a radical idea: that the phrase "All is well" can be true even in the face of chaos and imperfection. He challenges the traditional "brochure" image of family success, reminding us that not even the families in our sacred texts had it all together. Through powerful stories of redemption, both from his own family and the lives transformed at The Other Side Academy, Joseph encourages us to rethink what it means to succeed as families, and to embrace waiting as part of God’s divine work. We think this conversation will resonate deeply with anyone who has felt the pain of seeing a loved one struggle, and we hope it offers both comfort and inspiration. We loved seeing many of you at Restore and wanted to give a little taste of it to those that weren’t able to attend. So with that, we’ll pass it over to Joseph Grenny. The Christmas issue of Wayfare is now available to preorder! Order your copies (bulk discounts are available—it's the perfect gift!) or become a paid Wayfare subscriber by October 31 to receive them by the first Sunday of Advent, and get a look inside the issue here!

How do you handle stressful conversations? Do you know how you’re likely to react? Do you default to being aggressive or combative? It’s crucial that you understand how you react—i.e. your “style under stress”— in tense situations to change how you show up in the moment. Navigating these conversations is Joseph Grenny’s specialty. He shares where to get started in this throwback episode of Negotiations Ninja.

Joseph Grenny is a lifelong student of social science whose writings are references in major universities around the world. He is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including leadership, influence and communication classics Crucial Conversations, Influencer, Crucial Accountability, and Change Anything. His books are available in over 30 languages and have sold over six million copies. Joseph is a co-founder and current board chair of Unitus Labs, an international nonprofit that has helped over 15 million of the world’s poorest to move toward self reliance. In 2015 he and his colleagues started The Other Side Academy, a 2.5-year school for those with long histories of crime, addiction and homelessness. The Other Side Academy is free, requiring only a desire to change for admission. In April 2021, Joseph and the leaders of The Other Side Academy announced their intention to build The Other Side Village, a 400-home community for those who are chronically homeless based on principles of self-reliance and peer accountability. Joseph is married to the former Celia Marie Waldron. They have six children and eight grandchildren and live in Salt Lake City. Links Moroni's War on Addiction: A Scripture Hero's Strategy to Win Today's Battle for Souls The Other Side Academy Are we Losing?: A Gospel Perspective on Imperfect Families Jacob's Answer to Parental Despair: The Olive Tree and the Antichrist Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Highlights 02:45 Introduction to Joseph Grenny 04:20 Moroni’s war on addiction 06:10 Joseph’s work with addicts. Satan makes addiction look so attractive that all of us are falling to it. 10:30 The definition of addiction and modern addictions that interrupt our ability to feel the Spirit 11:30 The word of wisdom isn’t so much about substances but the evil designs of conspiring people. People that manipulate us in order to invade our agency. 13:00 Joseph’s son Seth’s story. His addiction to heroin. 19:50 Even with Joseph’s background he couldn’t help his son with his addiction. He couldn’t understand it. He turned to the scriptures and learned profound truths from Moroni. Saving Principles from Joseph’s book, Moroni’s War on Addiction. 26:30 Satan wins when you hide the problem so rally your troops. 32:00 It’s ok to make mistakes. You are a small-s savior not the capital-S Savior. 35:10 Victory has nothing to do with the strength of the enemy. 40:40 The best way to motivate the rebellious is to get out of God's way. 50:00 You are commanded to feel joy while the war is raging. You do this by looking for tender mercies and practicing gratitude. 54:10 A lot of us at one point heard the phrase, “No good parent is ever happier than their least happy child.” If this is true then Heavenly Father must have a miserable life. The truth is that Heavenly Father is the happiest person. 1:01:00 Joseph shares his final testimony and how his son is doing now. He now works with hundreds of addicts at The Other Side Academy. 1:05:10 You never know how many attempts it’s going to take to overcome an addiction. There is no key. As a loved one you just have to surrender and let them deal with the consequences. It’s not your responsibility to fix or save someone. 1:08:40 What do people need from their ward or bishop that are going through addiction? 1:10:10 Showing up authentically. “I've sat in far too many priesthood meetings where we’re talking about abstract concepts when people are dealing with concrete problems in the room…” 1:11:10 A lot of rehabs just don’t work. The Other Side Academy isn’t your typical rehab. It’s a 2-year program, not just a 30-, 60-, or 90-day program. It’s a long-term program for long-term problems. 1:14:14 Parents of a teenage addict. What is the approach there? The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more an

According to the author of “ Crucial Conversations ,” Joseph Grenny, crucial conversations are a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high. Sometimes our opinions vary, and our emotions run strong. How do we deal with conversations like that? Learn how to navigate crucial conversations successfully—while maintaining your relationships—in this episode of Negotiations Ninja! Outline of This Episode [1:49] Learn more about Joseph Grenny [3:38] How to have crucial conversations [6:24] What is your “style under stress?” [13:03] Crucial conversations in the workplace [16:01] Why we handle personal stress differently [18:02] Joseph’s nonprofit: The Other Side Academy [20:12] You can tell the truth in a loving way [23:18] How do you maintain the changes you make Resources & People Mentioned Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Style Under Stress Assessment Connect with Joseph Grenny Joseph’s website The Other Side Academy Connect on LinkedIn Check out Joseph’s books Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "The goal of the conversation is not to convince. It's not to compel, and it's not to control. It's not to try to get the other person to think something different. As soon as we believe somebody is trying to control us in that kind of way, we resist. So the very effort to convince, it makes you less convincing." – Joseph Grenny Contrary to how many people feel in our world today, it is possible to tell the truth and avoid alienating a friend or colleague or engendering terrible and painful conflict. With so much distrust among family, friends, colleagues and our leaders, it's vital to not to take the two standard approaches – being silent or violent — on core issues but instead, we need to learn the essential skills behind expressing yourself candidly yet cordially. Today's Finding Brave expert guest reveals how it's not having different opinions that's the problem in our conflicts, rather it's how and why we express those opinions, and the approach we take before even entering the conversation. Joseph Grenny is a four-time New York Times bestselling author , dynamic keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. Joseph has spoken at some of the world's premier leadership conferences. His books have been translated into 28 languages, are available in 36 countries, and have generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500. I had the honor of interviewing Joseph and David Maxfield in my Forbes blog in 2015 in a piece on Gender Bias Is Real: Women's Perceived Competency Drops Significantly When Judged as Being Forceful , on their groundbreaking research on gender bias, and I've often quoted the information that their research uncovered that proved gender bias is not imagined, it's real – and their research showed on how women's perceived competency and perceived worth drops exponentially more than men's when they are are perceived as forceful or assertive. I've featured their work in my TEDx talk Time to Brave Up , and in my new book The Most Powerful You and my Most Powerful You Course which is why I'm so excited to speak with Joseph today and bring you his expert insights and perspectives on navigating crucial conversations. This episode is part of our "Summer Pick series" which features a selection of the most popular and downloaded shows we've aired in the past several years. Highlights from this Episode: Why Joseph was first drawn to topics around communication and crucial conversations [5:36] The real reasons he feels that many of the conversations happening today are so volatile [9:01] Why your internal and external approach to a conversation will often be the key to achieving a successful outcome with the other person [12:57] The way that our fears, or the threats that we perceive, will impact how a conversation unfolds [15:22] A technique he recommends to disarm perceived threats by both parties [16:06] The 3 different types of stories we tell ourselves, and

Are there high-stakes conversations in your life that you need to have but are putting off? This week I welcome special guest Joseph Grenny, one of the authors of the bestselling book, Crucial Conversations . In this episode, we talk about: Why silence is the most significant communication error we make The cost of not speaking up How to make it safe to talk about almost anything with almost anyone Joseph's insight and experience will help you have better conversations about what matters most with those who matter most. Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "The goal of the conversation is not to convince. It's not to compel, and it's not to control. It's not to try to get the other person to think something different. As soon as we believe somebody is trying to control us in that kind of way, we resist. So the very effort to convince, it makes you less convincing." - Joseph Grenny Contrary to how many people feel in our world today, it is possible to tell the truth and avoid alienating a friend or colleague or engendering terrible and painful conflict. With so much distrust among family, friends, colleagues and our leaders, it's vital to not to take the two standard approaches - being silent or violent -- on core issues but instead learn the essential skills behind expressing yourself candidly yet cordially. Today's Finding Brave expert guest reveals how it's not having different opinions that's the problem in our conflicts, rather it's how and why we express those opinions, and the approach we take before even entering the conversation. Joseph Grenny is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, dynamic keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. Joseph has spoken at some of the world's premier leadership conferences. His books have been translated into 28 languages, are available in 36 countries, and have generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500. I had the honor of interviewing Joseph and David Maxfield in my Forbes blog in 2015 in a piece on Gender Bias Is Real: Women's Perceived Competency Drops Significantly When Judged as Being Forceful, on their groundbreaking research on gender bias, and I've often quoted the information that their research uncovered that proved gender bias is not imagined, it's real - and their research showed on how women's perceived competency and perceived worth drops exponentially more than men's when they are are perceived as forceful or assertive. I've featured their work in my TEDx talk Time to Brave Up, and in my new book The Most Powerful You and my Most Powerful You Course which is why I'm so excited to speak with Joseph today and bring you his expert insights and perspectives on navigating crucial conversations. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://josephgrenny.com/ or www.vitalsmarts.com

Learn not only how to stay connected but also how to nurture your work relationships in this live discussion. While some may argue that distance makes the heart grow fonder when in love, it's not as easy to say the same thing when it comes to one's career. As economies restart and we continue to do our jobs, even amid a pandemic, it has become clear that to continue thriving, we have to make do with working remotely. The struggle of keeping connected is a natural part of this shift. One way for us to adjust is by working on our communication skills. To four-time New York Times best-selling author Joseph Grenny, given our circumstances, "business success will have less to do with when we open our doors and more to do with how well we open our mouths." Joseph Grenny is the leading social scientist for business performance. Over the past thirty years, Joseph has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall. Joseph’s work has been translated into 28 languages, is available in 36 countries, and has generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500. In a one-on-one conversation, Grenny and Boris Joaquin, a top-ranked corporate trainer for management and leadership, will discuss crucial conversation skills leaders can use to build collaborative workplace cultures despite an ongoing pandemic.

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with a 5 time New York Times best selling author, founder of Vital Smarts & The Other Side Academy (TOSA), my great friend & father to a former drug addict, Joseph Grenny. I believe that Joseph is one of the most skilled teachers alive right now. Listen to him talk about human behavior, vulnerability & living a purpose filled life. I literally took a page of notes during this podcast - so impactful!

Clint wraps up his conversation with Joseph Grenny, the bestselling author of "Crucial Conversations". In part two, Clint and Joseph discuss what "emotional illiteracy" means, how to better communicate in pandemic induced silos, and the importance of crucial conversations in teamwork and project work.

This week Clint has a conversation with Joseph Grenny. Joseph is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and a social scientist for business performance. His works have been translated into 28 languages and is available in 36 countries. Plus, he’s the co-author of one of Clint's all time favorite books, Crucial Conversations.

The Not So Perfect Couple are back...and this week, they sit down with one of their favorite authors, Joseph Grenny. If you guys have listened to any of the other episodes, you know Sam and Paddy often talk about Joseph and his books, and how much they are great teachers for relationships and parenting...even though they are meant to be business books. Well, in this conversation, you'll see why! Joseph Grenny is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, dynamic keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. Over the past thirty years, Joseph has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall. Joseph’s work has been translated into 28 languages, is available in 36 countries, and has generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500.

Joseph Grenny is the co-founder of VitalSmarts, one of the most respected corporate training and organizational development companies globally with clients representing 300 of the Fortune 500 companies. Joseph also co-founded The Other Side Academy, which is a two year, peer-run residential school for those with deeply broken lives. They help people with long histories of crime, homelessness, and addiction to transform their lives at no cost to them or the government. He is the Chairman of the Board of Unitus Labs, a nonprofit on a mission to reduce global poverty through economic self-empowerment. They've deployed over a billion dollars globally to battle poverty. Joseph is a four-time New York Times bestselling author with seven books to his credit, including Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability, Influencer , and Change Anything . In this episode… Change is hard-hitting and more often than not, it will require you to sacrifice ego, time, and money. But if you have to choose between sacrificing your ego, time, money, and your organization's growth, what will it be? According to Joseph Grenny, if business leaders are not capable of showing their people that they're willing to put your ego on the line, it will be difficult to lead change within your organization. In this episode of the Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Joseph Grenny of VitalSmart about how the training school that he co-founded, The Other Side Academy, is helping change the lives of people with long histories of crime, homelessness, and addiction. Joseph also talks about the challenges that come with working with executives in leading change, how to best receive tough feedback, and more. Stay tuned.

Our special guest Joseph Grenny is from VitalSmarts; co-author of Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability, Change Anything, and Influencer--all NY Times Best Sellers. He reverses what we think we know about leading teams as he and Richard discuss the differences between Truth and Power; keeping an open dialog with patients and teams; and the importance of realizing that being safe does not equal feeling safe.

While the thought of having difficult conversations may fill most of us with dread, business social scientist Joseph Grenny says avoiding conflict is a big mistake. In fact, he says such conversations are absolutely crucial to an organization’s health and overall success. Sure, the stakes are high—and the tension may feel even higher—but ignoring incompetence or bad behavior only creates alienation and a culture of mistrust. Luckily, Joseph shares practical ways to defuse the situation and achieve a successful resolution. Also joining us is John Felkins, Director of All Access at Ramsey Solutions, with a few dos and don’ts for handling tough conversations. entreleadership.com/podcast Difficult Conversations Checklist from EntreLeadership How to Achieve Work/Life Balance from Infusionsoft Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com . You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices