{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wednesdays Off","title":"Anna Lecat | Dancing Through Conflict: How Tango Teaches Us to Fight Kindly - Wednesdays Off Ep. 3","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4307,"description":"What if conflict could actually bring us closer together? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros Michailidis sits down with Anna Lecat—a three-time global CEO, Amazon bestselling author of \"Loving Conflict,\" and TEDx speaker fluent in four languages—to explore her unique approach to turning disagreements into opportunities for connection. Anna reveals her five-step \"loving conflict\" methodology, blending insights from her multicultural business journey and her passion for tango dancing to teach us how to navigate tension with kindness, clarity, and even playfulness. Discover how embracing conflict can transform relationships at work and at home, why sarcasm might be holding you back, and how humility and presence are at the heart of meaningful conversations. Dive into this episode for a fresh perspective on fighting kindly and building deeper connections.\nEpisode Timeline:\n[02:03] Introduction to Anna Lecat: global CEO, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and her multicultural background\n[02:56] Anna’s mission: teaching people how to “fight kindly” and why conflict is essential for deeper understanding\n[04:23] Cultural influences on conflict avoidance and the importance of learning healthy conflict skills\n[05:25] Differentiating debate from interpersonal conflict; the role of non-violence in disagreements\n[06:34] Martial arts and tango as metaphors for non-violent engagement and conflict resolution\n[08:53] Introduction to the “Loving Conflict” methodology and its application in business and personal life\n[09:55] The five steps of the Loving Conflict framework:\n  1. Staying present and recognizing tension in oneself and others\n  2. Assuming nothing and suspending judgment\n  3. Listening deeply and being open to changing your mind\n  4. The art of questioning without putting others on the defensive; the pitfalls of sarcasm\n  5. The art of “us”—recognizing shared humanity and building trust\n[23:44] Using tango and play in workshops to teach conflict...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QXCWs12cUg7giPSjkPxaFtzdqKRCzjhUCwok1dTe47E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTgx/Yzg2YWJlMGIzNTlk/ZGIwNTYzOTc1MDgw/NTgwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}