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Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In - Bob Bordone

March 25, 2025

In this episode, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with Bob Bordone, co-author of Conflict Resilience, about navigating tough conversations—from family tensions at Thanksgiving dinner to difficult talks with coworkers and loved ones. Bob shares insights from his work in negotiation, conflict resolution, and his experience as a longtime law professor and founder of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program.

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The Harvard-Backed Secret to Winning Every Argument (Without Destroying Your Relationships)

March 25, 2025

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Harvard conflict resolution expert Bob Bordone and neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas about how to navigate conflict in a healthier way. They discuss why avoiding conflict leads to deeper problems, how to stay present in tough conversations, and why embracing discomfort can strengthen relationships and personal growth.

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Robert Bordone: Is Conflict an Obstacle or an Opportunity? | Craft: Exploring Creativity

March 20, 2025

In this podcast, Harvard negotiation expert Robert Bordone argues that conflict can be reframed as a positive force for stronger relationships and more authentic connections.

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The Hidden Tax of Avoiding Tough Conversations, with Harvard Law Senior Fellow Bob Bordone | Episode 591

March 18, 2025

In this podcast, Bob Bordone joins Paula Pant on Afford Anything to discuss why negotiation isn’t about choosing between empathy and assertiveness. In fact, combining them is the key to successful negotiations.

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Harnessing the Power of Conflict for Healthier Relationships | Episode 261

March 18, 2025

In this episode, Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas joined the Heal Your Heartbreak podcast to discuss their new book, Conflict Resilience. Bob, a negotiation and mediation expert, and Joel, a neurology professor, explore how embracing conflict rather than avoiding it can lead to stronger relationships. Their book offers insights and practical steps to transform disagreements into opportunities for connection.

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Conflict Resilience: A Conversation with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas M.D

March 17, 2025

What is conflict resilience—and how can we grow from disagreement instead of breaking down? Host Michael Keegan talks with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas, M.D., authors of Conflict Resilience, about handling conflict with integrity while building stronger, deeper relationships.

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Conflict Resilience | Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas | Episode 719

March 12, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Joel Salinas and Bob Bordone discuss the importance of engaging with conflict rather than avoiding it, emphasizing that conflict can be a sign of love and authenticity. They also dive into the neuroscience behind conflict, the personal thresholds individuals have for conflict tolerance, and the role of identity in how we approach disagreements.

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Conflict Resilience: How Disagreements Can Strengthen Relationships

March 12, 2025

As division and polarization continue to plague our world, Father Dave welcomes Bob Bordone to discuss how conflict can be an opportunity to forge stronger relationships. Bob is Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School as well as the founder and former director of the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program. His latest book, co-authored with neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas, is called, “Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In.”

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Exploring Conflict Resilience: A New Approach to Negotiating and Mediation with Bob Bordone

March 10, 2025

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian engages with negotiation and conflict resolution experts Bob Bordone and Simon Dowling. The discussion dives deep into the concept of "conflict resilience," a pivotal element of effective negotiation strategies often overlooked in traditional teachings. Bob Bordone shares his insights from years of experience, emphasizing the importance of sitting with the discomfort of differences and approaching conflict not as a threat, but as a powerful means to build stronger connections and relationships.

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Harvard Law Professor on Negotiation: Making ‘Messy Conversations’ Work for You

March 5, 2025

In this episode, Harvard Law Professor Bob Bordone talks about negotiation and conflict resolution. He discusses seeing conflict as an opportunity instead of a threat, and shares practical tips for handling difficult conversations. The episode covers when to address or avoid conflicts, dealing with family disputes, and the importance of being a good listener. Bob also offers advice on understanding others' perspectives and dealing with uncooperative and difficult people.

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The Department of Nuance | Episode 7: Conflict Resilience

February 26, 2025

In this episode, Bernardin Scholar Peter Denio is back to dialogue with longtime friend of the Bernardin Center, internationally recognized negotiation professional Bob Bordone. Bob provides real-life examples - at the personal, local, and global levels - of how we can be more resilient and courageous in the face of deeply-felt conflicts.

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How to Create Stronger Connections by Disagreeing Better with Bob Bordone | Episode 1035

February 24, 2025

In this podcast, Bob Bordone discusses the importance of building conflict resilience and how it can help you navigate the tough conversations.

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Bergen Catholic Podcast: Episode 19

February 11, 2025

On Episode 19 of the Bergen Catholic Podcast, Dan Long & Matt Rosa welcome special guest Bob Bordone '90, who comes on the show to talk about his new book, "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In".

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Former Harvard Professors’ Secrets to Conflict Resolution

February 3, 2025

On this episode of the Selling With Love Podcast, Harvard negotiation legend Robert Bordone and neurologist Joel Salinas drop science-backed strategies to transform conflict into your greatest superpower.

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How To Navigate Tough Conversations With Bob Bordone

January 8, 2025

In this New Year’s episode, host Marina Franklin introduces new friend Bob Bordone and comedian Nonye Brown-West. The group dives deep into the complexities of having difficult political conversations, especially in the post-election and current societal climate.

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Negotiating Disagreement | Robert Bordone & Joel Salinas

January 6, 2025

In today's episode, we dive into the science of managing conflict and building resilience with Bob Bordone and Joel Salinas, two thought leaders in negotiation and emotional intelligence.

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Pastors, Music Directors, and Conflict Resilience

October 1, 2024

In this episode, Bob Bordone shares how best practices in conflict resolution can benefit the working relationships between pastors, musicians, parish staff, and the diversity of gifts in the congregations they serve alongside.

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On Conflict Resilience

October 26, 2022

On this episode of The Podcast on Negotiation, Bob sits down with Remi Smolinski to discuss what we are missing in education around conflict, especially when resolution or problem-solving seems unlikely. Specifically, Bob discusses his ideas on conflict resilience and how developing it can improve your physical health.

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Calling Them Evil, Misses Their Story

June 21, 2022

In this episode, I discuss negotiation principles in many new spheres in life. I explain what kind of projects I worked on as a clinical professor of negotiation and mediation at Harvard; how I decided to focus on public policy issues in negotiation; how I started my YouTube channel; and my ideas/initiatives about using negotiation in the most contentious issues in politics in the US.

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Agility at Work: One Step Ahead

April 23, 2022

In this podcast, the heart of the conversation with Mike Wheeler and Kimberlyn Leary is on “conflict resilience.” It is the ability to sit with and be present around those with whom we have fundamentally different views.

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Trust Talk with Severin de Wit

July 1, 2021

In this interview, Tim Masselink and I talk with Severin de Wit on what it takes to build trust during negotiations.

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National Institute for Civil Discourse Chat

April 16, 2021

In this podcast, I talk to Tim Shaffer from NICD about Conflict Resilience and Engaging Values, Not Positions.

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Beyond Hourly Podcast Pt. 1

February 16, 2021

This podcast is a flashback to a discussion last year when Clive Bowman, Omni Bridgeway’s Global Chief Investment Officer chatted with me about negotiation strategies for commercial dispute resolution.

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Beyond Hourly Podcast Pt. 2

February 16, 2021

This podcast is a flashback to a discussion last year when Clive Bowman, Omni Bridgeway’s Global Chief Investment Officer chatted with me about negotiation strategies for commercial dispute resolution.

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Media Roundtable: State of the Union Panel with Knights of the Media Roundtable

February 3, 2021

In this episode, Knights of the Media Roundtable, I join the panel discussion about the divided state of our union, sharing our vision and plans to make positive change.

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The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast

July 10, 2020

In this conversation, I talk to Gene Gurkoff about why to have uncomfortable conversations and how to develop conflict resilience.

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The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast

June 16, 2020

Gene Gurkoff and I have a conversation about the importance of how (and why) to have uncomfortable conversations.

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Intentional Performers with Brian Levenson

October 25, 2017

Brian Levenson and I have a far-reaching conversation about how great negotiators are purposive, mindful, and intentional performers. We discuss the connection between outstanding performance in sports — on the field, the court, or a hockey rink — and the connection between outstanding performance in a board meeting or a high-stakes diplomatic or congressional negotiation.

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All Rise!

July 20, 2017

All Rise! is a longform interview podcast in which Harvard Law 3Ls Brady Bender and Pete Davis interview members of the Harvard community. On this episode I discussed my path to becoming a law professor and what skills people need to hone for negotiation and mediation.

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