Some of us thrive on it; most of us avoid it like the plague: Conflict. Especially with those closest to you, conflict can be the most uncomfortable part of any relationship. But what if you learned to handle it with ease? What if you could embrace the natural conflicts between people as part of the magic that makes connection, and collaboration toward a greater goal, possible? The first step would be to learn the 7 Deadly Sins of Conflict Management, the subject of this week's episode of The Leader's Pause. By learning the big mistakes to avoid, we can replace those with healthy practices that actually put conflict to work for you, rather than against.