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title: "Mastering Conflict Resolution as a Leader"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1b4473ed-d15f-4006-ac08-1437c454e053
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/mastering-conflict-resolution-as-a-leader-2715577
category: "General"
published: 2021-04-27T14:09:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:25:36.637Z
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# Mastering Conflict Resolution as a Leader

**TL;DR:** Conflict in the workplace can lead to negative consequences if not addressed swiftly and respectfully. Leaders have a duty to resolve conflict in a respectful manner.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2021-04-27. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/mastering-conflict-resolution-as-a-leader-2715577).*

## Story

No matter what you call it, it can all devolve into ongoing drama and trauma if it's allowed to fester. Conflict, in the workplace, or in any setting, that isn't swiftly and respectfully addressed often breeds:

- Discontent

- Anger

- Hurt

- Anxiety

- Lowered morale

- Loss of productivity

- Emotional detachment

- Retaliation

Any and all of which can absolutely decimate your personal and professional relationships, company culture and work environment. As most of us are well aware, these clashes can crop up anywhere – at work, in the classroom, at home or during a night out on the town.

You name it. If people are intermingling, conflict can (and more than likely will) happen at some point.

And when it does, oh boy.

It can be uncomfortable and awkward no matter what side of the fence you're on.

Many people are afraid to approach it head-on for fear they'll say or do the wrong thing and exacerbate the situation. Or they blow up when they can no longer hold their tongue, saying and doing things they will almost certainly regret.

The truth is, as uncomfortable as it can often be, a leader resolving conflict is your duty.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- General (sector)
- leadership (topic)
- conflict resolution (topic)
- workplace drama (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/mastering-conflict-resolution-as-a-leader-2715577). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1b4473ed-d15f-4006-ac08-1437c454e053).