On recent emergence ON The Great Shaq PodcastFormer Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce recalled the fights that defined his childhood relationship with brother Travis Kelce. “Listen, we fought all the time,” he said.
He then candidly described an intense argument over a backyard basketball game gone incorrect—a fight so memorable that they each hung up their gloves afterward. “That was only the second time I’ve hit him. I don’t know how it got so heated. I hit him in the face,” said Jason, who now co-hosts New heights podcast with his celebrity siblings.
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The battle began with Travis, the current boyfriend of superstar Taylor Swift, relentlessly scoring points for his hook shots and Jason’s frustration. “I fouled him to stop it because nothing else was working,” Jason admitted. Travis threw a ball at Jason in retaliation and entered the house. Jason followed, scooped up his brother, and threw him on the kitchen floor with such ferocity that the oven fell off its stand.
Jason recalls that their father, Ed Kelce, rushed to separate them and landed underneath the two powerful kids. “The only thing that stopped the fight was my dad yelling, ‘Ow, my ribs!’ We thought we had hurt him, so we shook it off.”
The fear had a profound effect on the brothers. “Seeing Dad like that, thinking we’d done him wrong, that was a wake-up call,” Jason recalled. The duo, known for their fierce rivalry, decided to settle their differences that day without using their fists, ending their fighting days. Now, years later, as Jason is 36 and a father himself, the memories are a reminder not only of their intense bond but also of the moment they selected brotherhood over brawling.
“We all face conflict at some point in our day, whether it’s professional or personal,” business consultant and coach Richard Trevino II writes for Entrepreneur. “And because conflict is inevitable, it’s best to prepare so that we can handle disagreements ourselves when they arise.”
Here is Trevino’s “5C” approach to conflict resolution:
- Listen rigorously. This is one of the best ways to deal with conflict because it lets you validate other people’s views and allow them to know that they are heard, whether you agree with them or not.
- Look at the situation rigorously. After listening to each other, take time to think about what was said. Summarize points of agreement and disagreement.
- Discuss conflicting points of view calmly. Conflicts escalate when parties grow to be emotional and the argument becomes personal. The best strategy to deal with conflict is to remain calm: A calmer mind generates clearer ideas. Don’t let emotions overwhelm the situation by ensuring no one is shouting, making offensive comments, or placing blame.
- Look at the facts rigorously. Make sure you have all the facts before making any decisions to resolve the conflict. First, make clear the points, taking into account each person’s different perspectives.
- Work together. All 4 Cs should assist you resolve conflict together. Each of the following tips focuses on solving a shared problem, moderately than attacking the other person’s personality.