A common human experience is the discomfort that arises when raising difficult topics. This universal challenge affects professional settings, personal relationships, and social interactions alike, ...

In the professional world, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it's delivering a negative performance review or discussing a potential layoff, the way these conversations are handled ...

4. THINK AHEAD Following a difficult conversation, leaders should exemplify their dedication to navigating the tough conversations and mitigating conflict through their own actions and ideals.

Before entering a difficult workplace conversation, Fisher recommends identifying exactly what you want to achieve. For example, when addressing a colleague who’s taken credit for your work ...

The consequences of avoiding difficult conversations in leadership can be as simple as your organization’s next million-dollar idea never being brought to the table, because a team member didn't ...

Understanding why these conversations feel difficult — and learning how to approach them effectively — can help you build stronger workplace relationships, enhance your credibility as a ...