The Art of Fighting

From the family dinner table to the boardroom, any meeting of minds is inevitably going to lead to a debate, an argument, even a fight. While these conflicts are often perceived negatively - as something to be avoided or quickly defused - they can be incredible opportunities to broaden our perspective, reach new breakthroughs and even bring us closer together. This is a practical and thoughtful guide to mastering the art of good fighting, shows how to dodge emotional pitfalls, explore new possibilities and harness ''healthy heat'' to sustain and enrich communities and relationships. In addition to the author''s original research and two decades of work in conflict resolution, dozens of interviews with academics, experts and facilitators offer an authoritative and expansive guide to the challenges, nuances and opportunities of conflict.

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Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor and the acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has worked with colleges, corporations, museums, non-profits, political movements, and family businesses in moments of change.

Most recently, she advised the Zohran Mamdani campaign on their gathering strategy for a successful New York City mayoral bid. On her popular Substack, GROUP LIFE, Parker teaches practical skills in conflict and connection. She studied organizational design at MIT, public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and political and social thought at the University of Virginia.

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Paradigm-shifting" - Jefferson Fisher, author of The Next Conversation

**"A generous, radically helpful guide" **- Suleika Jaouad, author of The Book of Alchemy

**"A life-giving book" **- Krista Tippett, host of On Being and author of Becoming Wise

A groundbreaking exploration of how we fight and how we build healthy conflict, from the author of The Art of Gathering.

We say we want community. Successful teams, dynamic friend groups and high-performing colleagues. Yet many of us don't understand the crucial element we need to forge long-lasting communities: healthy conflict.

Although most of us fear conflict, fighting can be an opportunity to broaden our perspectives, reach new breakthroughs, and bring us even closer together. The Art of Fighting teaches the transformative art of 'healthy heat', and how it can help us overcome any disagreement - from book club squabbles to board room brawls.

Priya Parker draws on her original research, real-world examples and her far-reaching experience to offer an authoritative and expansive guide to the challenges, nuances and endless opportunity of conflict.