Conflict Managed

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Heather Tinsley-Fix, Senior Advisor of Employer Engagement at AARP. Together we explore:

Research showing the benefits of working with colleagues in different generations

What are older workers concerned with?

Practical ways to avoid falling prey to age stereotypes at work

The impact of age discrimination on older workers

The positive bottom-line effect of multigenerational teams and organizations

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

Heather Tinsley-Fix is a thought leader and influencer working to advance the value of older workers and the business case for building age-friendly organizations. As Senior Advisor of Employer Engagement at AARP, she leads the AARP Employer Alliance, a nationwide group of employers that stand with AARP in affirming the value of experienced workers. With a background in marketing, innovation, and program management, Heather works with employers and job seekers, external partners, and academics to provide thought leadership on 50+ labor market issues and create practical resources that enable employers to build organizations that capitalize on the value of experience and make the most of a multigenerational workforce.  She holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Literary Theory, both from the University of Exeter.

 

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

 

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Joel Steele. Together we explore:

Focusing on where you want to go, not what you’re trying to avoid

What are your emotions (gems) telling you?

What is daily success?

In conflict, what do you want?

Joel’s new book: The Life Switch

What does it mean to live life (and work) “on” instead of “off?”

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

Joel Steele is living proof that your lowest moments can lead to your greatest breakthroughs. By age 25, he’d faced bankruptcy, near-death experiences, and life on the edge. But through raw self-awareness and bold decision-making, Joel flipped the switch—and completely rewired his life.

Today, Joel is a financial expert, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and a member of the ownership group of the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate (Grand Rapids Gold). He’s the author of Life Switch: How to Experience the Power of Living On by Discovering Your Potential, Passion, and Purpose. Joel’s a devoted husband and father who believes success means nothing if you don’t know who you are off the stage, too.

  

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Will Giangrande. Together we explore:

Transferable skills

Misperceptions of Gen Z at work

Gen Z expectations

Getting to the root of generational differences at work

Giving feedback to Gen Z

Reverse mentorship as a golden opportunity

 

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

 

Will Giangrande is the founder of The NextGen Playbook, a program aimed at bridging generational gaps in the workplace by empowering young professionals and helping experienced leaders foster stronger, more connected teams. He also serves as a Kindling Ambassador, supporting young professionals through mentorship, and is a certified Take Flight Facilitator, using the DISC personality framework to enhance team collaboration. Through his work, Will is dedicated to helping organizations build thriving environments where individuals can grow, succeed, and contribute their best.

 

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Mitchell Osmond. Together we explore:

What is common knowledge?

Being bitter or better

The obstacle of holding people to what hasn’t been clearly communicated

Deciding to be thick skinned and soft hearted (instead of thin skinned and hard hearted)

Success professionally and personally

How do you define success?

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

 

Mitchell Osmond is a trusted advisor, leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation Podcast (Top 5% globally, +33k listeners). With over 15 years in senior leadership, he helps high-performing men achieve success where it matters most—at home, in their health, and in their happiness—while enhancing their career success. Mitchell has guided executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals to bridge the gap between career achievement and personal fulfillment.

His coaching, programs, and podcast equip men to lead with confidence, master their mindset, and build strong marriages and families. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Mitchell shares his expertise on leadership, marriage, mindset, and high-performance habits at events, masterminds, and across his digital platforms. His mission is clear: help career-driven men lead with purpose, win in every arena, and create a legacy that outlives them.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed, the tables are turned. Scott Williams, CEO of Discovery Park of America, interviews Merry Brown, UT Martin Ombuds and founder of Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services about her new book, Winning the Generation Wars at Work: Making (Your) Age an Asset.

Join us as we discuss:

The antidote to the generation wars at work

Why generational conflict is more about narratives than people

How age stereotypes produce lost opportunities at work

Opting for dialogue instead of debate to ageism proof your workplace

How leaders can design systems that invite every voice, not just senior ones

What younger employees can do to be heard without losing clarity or credibility

How technology, including AI, encourages every generation to keep learning together

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and (usually) hosted by Merry Brown.

 

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