The Conflict Avoider is one of the 13 R2R archetypes. Avoids tension, sacrifices clarity. It is a behavior pattern, not a personality type, and it can change.
The Conflict Avoider is one of the 13 R2R archetypes. Avoids tension, sacrifices clarity. It is a behavior pattern, not a personality type, and it can change.
In the short term, avoiding tension keeps the relationship pleasant. The cost arrives later and is usually blamed on the market.
Unclear expectations lead to lost listings, late price reductions and clients who feel misled.
Role-play the difficult conversation with the agent before they have it with the client.
Kindness and clarity are not opposites. The pattern is giving up clarity to avoid discomfort.
The R2R Assessment identifies a primary archetype plus secondary and tertiary patterns.
No. It describes a work behavior pattern and is not medical or mental health advice.
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Dr. Jeffrey Scott Stanton, DCH is the former EVP of Learning & Development at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and the founder and Chief Learning Officer of R2R Diagnostic Group, where he helps real estate organizations and agents diagnose and fix the behavioral patterns behind inconsistent performance.
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