It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People

From Case-by-Case to Conflict-Smart: High Conflict at Work, Part 4 of 4

July 2, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

High conflict behavior at work rarely stays contained to one person or one incident — it spreads across teams, drains HR's time, and quietly drives turnover and burnout long before anyone names it as a pattern. The real question for most organizations isn't how to handle the next individual case. It's whether the organization itself is actually ready to prevent, assess, and respond to conflict at all.Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD, and Megan Hunter, MBA, close out this four-part workplace series — and the show's current season — with returning High Conflict Institute trainer Michael Lomax, JD. Together, they walk through the policies, training, and leadership role modeling it takes to move from case-by-case conflict response to a truly conflict-ready, conflict-smart, or even conflict-proof culture, including the real financial cost of leaving conflict unaddressed.It's All Your Fault is produced by TruStory FM. A new season starts in two weeks.Full Show Notes & ResourcesSubmit Questions | Bookstore | WebsiteWatch this episode on YouTubeImportant Notice: Our discussions focus on behavioral patterns rather than diagnoses. For specific legal or therapeutic guidance, please consult qualified professionals in your area. (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault (02:02) - Becoming Conflict-Proof (03:14) - Becoming an Organizational Problem (12:38) - Developing New Practices (17:29) - Role Modeling (20:34) - Training (25:05) - Helping Organizations (26:19) - Is It Possible? (31:32) - Wrap Up

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