Episode 54: Columbia University Professor Dr Peter Coleman: Conflict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

What if the key to resolving conflict isn’t avoiding it, but learning to navigate it better? Columbia University professor Dr. Peter Coleman thinks so. An expert in constructive conflict resolution and a sustainable peace expert, he's explored the forces that drive conflict, from our families and workplaces to communities and nations. Join Roberta as she and Dr. Coleman discuss how even our deepest disagreements can be navigated with greater wisdom, adaptability, and understanding. 

Things We Talked About in this Episode

• Peter Coleman’s The Way Out and other publications
• Columbia University’s Difficult Conversations Lab
• Gottman’s Love Lab
• Morton Deutsch, International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution
• Join or Die documentary directed by Peter Davis and Rebecca Davis
• Bob Putnam and Bowling Alone 

Episode Credits

• A Bend in the Road is written, hosted, and produced by Roberta Panjwani and created by Roberta Panjwani and Diane Sims.
• Our Assistant Producers for this episode are Kaleigh Diamond and Elias Rosner.
• Our Editor is Kaleigh Diamond with additional edits by Elias Rosner. 
• Our Audio Engineer is Matt Giannotti.
• Our Digital Media Producer is Kaleigh Diamond.
• Our Marketing Coordinator is Cara Scott.
• Original theme music is written and performed by Diane Sims.
• Logo and Website created by Parker Gaidimas.