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The SAPIEN Model: The 6 Needs Behind Every Fight You've Ever Had
The SAPIEN Model: The 6 Needs Behind Every Fight You've Ever Had
What if the conflict you're dealing with isn't really about the schedule, the budget, or that comment someone made in a meeting? Most conflicts begin on the surface, but they're driven by something much deeper. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pollack introduces the SAPIEN Model—a neuroscience-informed framework for understanding the six core psychological needs that shape human behavior and drive conflict. You'll learn how threats to these needs can trigger the brain in ways that closely resemble...