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Difficult conversations are inevitable in business, but they don’t have to leave the involved parties walking away upset. Take the example of an account executive at a software firm who thought she ...

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Tough conversations. We all dread them. We avoid them. We build them up in our heads until they grow into full-blown, worst-case scenario monsters. But most of the time? They’re not nearly as bad as ...

Whether they’re about giving tough feedback, addressing conflict or navigating sensitive issues with stakeholders, having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of leadership. How you handle ...

Just because you really want to tell someone something doesn’t mean it’s easy to start the conversation. In fact, sometimes the most important things are the hardest to say. My son and I created a ...

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...

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Maybe you’re feeling anxious about discussing your spouse’s recent overspending, addressing your teenager’s slipping grades or letting a friend know that their actions hurt you. Major talks like these ...