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Animal InstinctsDiscovering your company's combat style can lead to more productive conflicts.

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Fights are bad, right?

Not necessarily. According to Lynne Eisaguirre, author ofThe Power of a Good Fight(Alpha Books), fights can improve relationships and help you find innovative solutions to problems. For a good fight, you should understand the five different fighting styles within your company. Says Eisaguirre, "In conflict, step back from the situation and think 'What are the [reflexive] styles here? And which styles could be most useful?'"

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