From Caving in to Crushing it


In this powerful episode of "From Caving In To Crushing It," Drew Deraney sits down with Mitch Weisburgh to explore the nuanced world of collaboration beyond traditional compromise. Delve into the five conflict resolution styles and learn why simply meeting in the middle isn't always the answer. Mitch reveals how true collaboration requires resourcefulness and resilience, breaking down the psychological barriers that prevent meaningful connection.

Discover strategies for working effectively with people who disagree with you, even in the most challenging situations. Drew's insightful questioning draws out Mitch's expertise, offering listeners a roadmap to more authentic, productive interactions that transcend surface-level negotiations.

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The last MindShifting course of the school year starts May 20.

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Mindshifting is recognizing and shifting from the mindsets that hold us back to the mindsets that push us forward. I write about mindsets, Mindshifting, learning, and education, with the hope that these posts give readers more power over their own lives and helps them give others, like their students, more power as well.

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