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Join the VIBE Book Club, a unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions on The Power of Conflict by VIBE keynote speaker Jon Taffer. Led by Krista Beljan with Dame Leadership, this exclusive three-session virtual series will challenge your thinking and help you harness productive conflict as a tool for growth and leadership. Connect with a small group of regional business leaders, gain actionable insights, and elevate your leadership skills—all leading up to the highly anticipated VIBE event. Secure your seat today and be part of the conversation that will shape how you lead and succeed!

This is a companion event to VIBE, the Chamber's biggest event of the year. See Jon Taffer live on April 29. Register to attend. 

Book Club Sessions

• Wednesday, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.: The Case for Conflict & Picking Your Battles (Chapters 1-3)
• Tuesday, April 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.: Engaging in Conflict Effectively (Chapters 4-7)
• Wednesday, April 23 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.: Conflict as a Leadership Skill (Chapters 8-10)

All sessions will be held on Zoom. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions.

Who Should Join the VIBE Book Club?

This book club is designed for leaders at all levels who are eager to sharpen their skills, embrace productive conflict, and connect with like-minded professionals. Whether you're a seasoned executive, mid-level manager, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this experience will equip you with actionable strategies to navigate challenges and lead with confidence.

About the Book

The Power of Conflict: Speak Your Mind and Get the Results You Want

Most people try their best to avoid conflict. Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer understands that. Conflict can have negative results. It’s easy to think that the key to a happy workplace or marriage is to avoid conflict. In reality, that’s not the case—the key is to argue smarter.

Enter the Toolkit for Getting Conflict Right. Taffer’s approach is focused on deliberate conflict—otherwise known as “conflict with a purpose.” There are selective and strategic ways to have difficult conversations, and when doing so, to stay aware of your objectives rather than escalating tension unnecessarily. As Taffer explains, “The key is to act affirmatively, constructively, and productively.” Eliminating conflict isn’t always the answer; inevitably there will be times when it will arise. Engaging in conflict can be a way to clear the air, and get to the bottom of issues that, once resolved, can strengthen friendships, ease tensions at work, and address problems before they have a chance to bubble over.

With easy-to-follow advice that shows how to best engage in constructive discourse to get the results you want, The Power of Conflict provides you with the rules to argue smarter, uphold your values, and keep the conversation real. The step-by-step guide starts with the inception of the conflict and carries through the difficult conversation’s conclusion, arming readers with the skills and confidence to fight for their principles.