Whether as a leader in your profession, or in your personal life, avoiding difficult conversations sows seeds of trouble. The more we hold off on having an important but difficult conversation, the greater the strain we put into that relationship. Our ability to have difficult conversations is an important skill. Have you ever avoided a … Read more
Throughout the years, I have had dozens upon dozens of difficult conversations. From laying people off, to discussing attendance issues, to conversations on performance. None of these conversations were easy. There were conversations that ended up going smoothly and those that left me feeling like I missed the ball. The best ones were those where … Read more
As a leader, having difficult conversations is part of the job. I not only have had too many of them to count, but have coached many on how to have them. Although, it is never easy, it is not something I shy away from. I believe that it if the intention is to be transparent … Read more