<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NeilDenny.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Denny is a popular speaker, trainer and author transforming organisations and individuals approaches to conflict resolution, at work and home.]]></description><link>https://www.neildenny.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.neildenny.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming Conflict: From Chaos to Collaborative Solutions through Effective Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conflict often triggers fear because it seems unpredictable and chaotic. People worry that emotions will flare, their control will slip away, and words will be said that cannot be taken back. This fear makes conflict feel like a dangerous battlefield rather than an opportunity for growth or resolution. Yet, conflict does not have to be chaotic. With the right approach, it becomes another system that can be understood, anticipated, and managed. Neil Denny’s approach to conflict leadership...]]></description><link>https://www.neildenny.com/post/transforming-conflict-from-chaos-to-collaborative-solutions-through-effective-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af010cde5ad9153e0b404f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6852b6_4fa704b4a06c4366bb54b38120cbc2c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Neil Denny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Conflict Management: The Power of Avoiding Defensiveness in Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conflict often feels inevitable when people disagree. Yet, the moment a person becomes defensive, a simple difference of opinion can escalate into a full-blown argument. The number one rule for managing conflict is clear: avoid defensiveness at all costs . This rule is powerful because defensiveness is usually the spark that ignites conflict. Understanding why and how to avoid it can transform the way we handle difficult conversations. Two people calmly discussing in a cozy room Why...]]></description><link>https://www.neildenny.com/post/mastering-conflict-management-the-power-of-avoiding-defensiveness-in-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aec5911b8e90b2a7e86370</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:24:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6852b6_4728c664a4164be3a89ea99ad32352e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Neil Denny</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>