Many leaders would rather avoid tension to create the appearance of harmony. What they don't realize is that by avoiding tension all together they are unknowingly creating silos and internal disruption amongst employees. A leader must be expected to neutralize or minimize conflict, not allow it to grow and run rampant. I Discuss your experience with leadership and conflict: Have you been in a leadership role and had to deal with conflict? Have you worked for a leader who did or did not handle conflict well? Explain.