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In this CBC News YouTube video, Bob Bordone joins Andrew Chang to discuss a clear pattern in U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff negotiation strategy. Chang outlines four key steps in Trump’s playbook and examines how effective they are, and at what cost.

In this Dartmouth Alumni Magazine article, Kevin Nance reviews Conflict Resilience by Robert C. Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas, praising it as a timely, accessible guide to engaging constructively with conflict rather than avoiding it. Drawing from negotiation practice and neuroscience, the authors propose a three-step framework for navigating disagreements with empathy and courage, even when resolution isn’t guaranteed.

In this new article, Click2Houston invites readers to a free lecture at Texas Southern University featuring bestselling author and negotiation expert Bob Bordone, who will share insights from his new book, Conflict Resilience, and offer strategies for handling disagreements more effectively.

In this Eagle Times article, readers are introduced to a curated list of new books addressing today’s most pressing current events. Among the featured titles is Conflict Resilience by Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas, which explores how to engage constructively with disagreement in a polarized world.

In this WBUR article, Robert C. Bordone reflects on the late pontiff’s transformative approach to leadership and conflict. He highlights Pope Francis’s emphasis on humility and openness. Drawing from his expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution, Bordone underscores how Pope Francis modeled conflict resilience, the capacity to remain engaged and curious amidst disagreement.

In this new article from Fast Company, Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas share insights from their book Conflict Resilience, offering practical strategies to navigate conflict without letting it take control. They highlight how understanding our instinctive reactions can help us approach disagreements with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Book of the Day shines a spotlight on Conflict Resilience, a powerful new release by negotiation expert Robert Bordone and neurologist Joel Salinas. In this feature, the authors unpack why avoiding conflict often makes it worse and how understanding the brain’s response to disagreement can help us rewire our reactions.

In this new Harvard Business Review article by Rebecca Knight, experts offer practical advice on how to tactfully disagree with your boss. Drawing from their book Conflict Resilience, coauthors Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas emphasize that productive disagreement is possible when you recognize your own influence and approach the conversation with confidence and care.

This virtual seminar, Becoming Conflict Resilient: Tools for Building a Synodal Church, features a presentation by bestselling author Robert C. Bordone, followed by a conversation with Commonweal executive director Ellen B. Koneck.

In this new article from Salon, Bob Bordone talks to Mary Elizabeth Williams about the role of the three E's in conflict: ego, emotions, and escalation.

In this article by Yael Schonbrun, Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas explore how modern society often avoids or mishandles conflict, resulting in missed opportunities for connection. They advocate embracing disagreements as a way to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships.

In this Next Big Idea Club article, co-authors Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas explore their book Conflict Resilience, presenting conflict resilience as the ability to engage constructively with disagreements to build understanding and strengthen relationships.

Conflict Resilience has been featured in this Forbes article, where Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas discuss the concept of conflict resilience, the ability to remain engaged during disagreements to foster understanding and strengthen relationships.

Conflict Resilience was highlighted in the Financial Times as an alternative approach to more aggressive or confrontational ways of negotiating.

In this article, Jean Gazis highlights the key insights from Conflict Resilience, by Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas, M.D. She explores how the authors draw on their combined expertise in law and neuroscience to offer practical strategies for navigating conflict in personal, professional, and societal contexts.

​In this Psychology Today article, Dr. Joel Salinas explores how political discussions can trigger our brain's survival mechanisms, leading to feelings of exhaustion and frustration.

​In this new article, Eric Jacobson explores a practical framework for navigating conflict, as outlined in the new book Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In. The book introduces a three-step approach—Name, Explore, and Commit—to help individuals move through disagreements with clarity and purpose.

​In this article, Will Curtis discusses insights from Harvard experts Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas on transforming conflicts into opportunities for deeper connections. Drawing from their book Conflict Resilience, the article outlines seven psychology backed strategies to navigate disagreements effectively.

In this review, Bob Morris explores Conflict Resilience as a thought-provoking guide to transforming how we experience and manage conflict. He highlights the book’s emphasis on using challenges as opportunities to grow, incorporating insights from neuroscience and practical strategies to help readers build stronger, more constructive responses to disagreement.

Pails in Comparison" is a blog series by John Pearson featuring concise reviews of leadership and management books. In a recent post, he spotlights Conflict Resilience, offering key takeaways and insights through his signature "20 buckets" framework.

Conflict Resilience is both an instant USA Today Bestseller and a Next Big Idea "Must Read" book

In this interview, Bob Bordone, author of Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In, joins The Exchange to discuss what stands out to him about this administration, one of the contradictions of power, and much more.

In this interview, Michael Keegan talks with Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas, co-authors of Conflict Resilience. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the science and strategy of navigating tough conversations, and tools to improve conflict resilience.

In this article, Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and co-author of Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In, shares five neuroscience-based techniques to help you rewire your brain and handle conflict with greater calm and clarity.

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.

This LinkedIn article by Michael J. Keegan explores key leadership lessons from Conflict Resilience, the new book by Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas. It highlights how embracing disagreements can strengthen relationships and enhance decision-making.

In this Psychology Today article, Dr. Joel Salinas discusses how the principles from Conflict Resilience, his new book with co-author Robert Bordone, can help navigate challenging interactions with narcissistic individuals. The piece offers practical strategies for maintaining composure, setting boundaries, and engaging more effectively in difficult conversations.

Conflict Resilience has been featured on Bloomberg. The authors, Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas, use their combined expertise to offer a framework for developing what they assert is a prerequisite to negotiation and resolution—a whole new relationship with conflict. The article explores practical strategies for reducing anxiety around conflict and negotiation, emphasizing the power of preparation, active listening, and emotional regulation in turning difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.

Conflict Resilience has been featured on Times-Standard as one of four recommended books that explore how to channel outrage into positive change. The article highlights its practical approach to navigating disagreement with resilience and purpose.

Don’t worry if there’s conflict. Worry if there isn’t. Disagreements are inevitable. Avoidance is the enemy. Conflict resilience helps you thrive during the inevitable.

In this LinkedIn article, Michael Wheeler delves into Conflict Resilience, the latest book by Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas. He explores how building conflict endurance can enhance communication, foster collaboration, and improve problem-solving. The piece highlights key insights from the book that empower individuals to navigate disagreements with confidence and clarity.

Conflict Resilience has been featured in The New York Times Magazine as a must-read book for March 2025. Authors Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas argue that our ability to navigate conflict has weakened, comparing it to atrophied muscles in need of training. Drawing from real-world case studies, they provide practical strategies to strengthen "conflict endurance" and handle disagreements more effectively in both personal and professional settings.

In this piece, Bob Bordone & Joel Salinas, MD share how reframing the way we think of conflict from something to be avoided to something where growth and connection are possible is key to being successful at conflict handling. It’s about realizing that even when resolution isn’t easy or possible, being brave in the conflict is key.

Learn how to navigate conflict with confidence and turn disagreements into opportunities for growth. Experts Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas share strategies for deep listening, effective assertion, and emotional regulation. The piece also offers practical techniques to transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.

Bob Bordone joined Kimberly Bailey Tureaud on KCEP 88.1 FM to discuss Conflict Resilience and how to navigate disagreements effectively.

Conflict Resilience by Robert C. Bordone and Joel Salinas, MD, blends advanced conflict management strategies with neuroscience insights to help readers navigate difficult conversations with confidence. Featured in Kiplinger, this book offers practical techniques to turn disagreements into opportunities for growth and connection.

Dr. Joel Salinas explores how the brain responds to conflict, triggering instinctive reactions like fight, flight, or freeze. He shares strategies such as deep breathing, affective labeling, and reframing conflict as a challenge to improve emotional regulation and decision-making.

In this interview, Robert C. Bordone (Bob) discusses the key topics in his new book, Conflict Resilience, where he combines advanced conflict management strategies with cutting-edge neuroscience to present a unique framework for negotiation and conflict management.

Conflict Resilience has been featured on Leadership Now as one of the top leadership books set to be released in March 2025.

In a recent interview with business.com, Harvard Law School senior fellow Bob Bordone and neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas discussed their new book, Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In. They emphasized that while many people instinctively avoid conflict, doing so can be detrimental. Instead, they advocate for embracing productive tension as a means to foster growth and understanding.

Conflict Resilience has been featured on The Next Big Idea Club’s March 2025 Must-Read Books list!

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