Episode 119: How to Sharpen Up Your Conflict Resolution to Cut Through Tension | Lenora Fisher, Greater Peoria Economic Development Council

• May 11, 2021

“We have to serve our people, they are our greatest asset.” –Lenora Fisher

Is conflict a consistent hurdle in your work life? While economic development works for the prosperity of all, we often-times find ourselves in the middle of political hot takes and polarizing viewpoints. Do you know how to best navigate these tensions?

Join Lenora Fisher, Director of Business Attraction at the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, as she’s interviewed by Faye Davis, to start gleaning insight on how she handles conflict resolution. Lenora talks about the actual strategies she uses to ground herself in the humanity of the folks that may be causing friction, and how she moves forward in the spirit of collaboration.

Lenora also has great insight on creating a community which is not only magnetic but also sticky, and her thoughts on truly serving people are inspiring. Lenora is recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers for her ability to provide insights and create conversation around information not found in any data sources, and her interview today highlights her depth of thought and intention. Tune in now to hear more!

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