The 3-Step Formula for Difficult Conversations

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<p>Looking for practical strategies to deal with difficult people? In today’s episode, communication expert Jefferson Fisher shares a 3-step process for navigating conflict, especially when kindness and empathy no longer work.</p><br><p>Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow Jefferson on Instagram and X @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jefferson_Fisher</a>, on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> @JeffersonFisher and on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@JustAskJefferson</a></p><br><p>📚 Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-next-conversation-argue-less-talk-more?_pos=1&amp;_sid=79deb9256&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More</em></a>, at The Painted Porch!&nbsp;</p><br><p>🎥 Watch Jefferson Fisher and Ryan's full conversation here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6rPU1lH3Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs6rPU1lH3Q</a></p><br><p>🎙️ Listen to<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-you-dont-want-to-win-the-argument-jefferson-fisher-pt-2/id1430315931?i=1000706709250" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jefferson and Ryan's full conversation</a> on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-you-dont-want-to-win-the-argument-jefferson-fisher-pt-2/id1430315931?i=1000706709250" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> or<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/417trzYVWprFLAGSPn6Qii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spotify </a></p><br><p>Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/750014/the-next-conversation-by-jefferson-fisher/9798217021505/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>THE NEXT CONVERSATION</em></a>&nbsp;by Jefferson Fisher, read by Jefferson Fisher. © 2025 Jefferson Fisher, ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.</p><br><p>🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch top moments from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic Podcast</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at <a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><br><p>🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/</a></p><br><p>📱 Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Instagram</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_stoic?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> TikTok</a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>