💼 Turning Conflict into Collaboration — Lessons from Ascensus! 💼

The West Central MN CEO Class of 2026 had the incredible opportunity to meet with Kristy Nystrom of Ascensus, who shared powerful insights on communication, leadership, and teamwork in the professional world. 🙌

Our students learned that conflict isn’t something to fear — it’s something to learn from. Kristy helped us see that effective teams don’t avoid challenges; they face them head-on through communication, empathy, and shared goals.

Here are a few takeaways from our class:
💬 “Communication is key — without it, nothing gets done.” — Cooper
💬 “Conflict can actually lead to better outcomes.” — Leah
💬 “Talking about tensions helps solve them.” — Elias
💬 “Assume good intent and be curious — it helps build understanding.” — Emily

🌟 About Ascensus:
Founded in 1980 as The Barclay Group, Ascensus has grown into a national leader in retirement, education, and health savings services — all while staying true to its core values: *People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.*®

We’re grateful to Kristy Nystrom and the Ascensus for sharing their wisdom and reminding us that leadership isn’t just about decisions — it’s about connection, understanding, and growth. 💙

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