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Most people don’t relish the thought of difficult conversations and research from the Chartered Management Institute found that 57% of managers would do almost anything to avoid one[i]. According to ...

As a manager, delivering constructive feedback is crucial for your employees' growth. However, not everyone may be receptive to hearing it. While challenging, navigating these difficult conversations ...

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I have been working in campus law enforcement for over 40 years; 35 of them as a supervisor or director. When it comes to addressing personnel issues, I have a lot of experience. Managing people is, ...

In business, leadership, and personal relationships, the ability to manage difficult conversations is a critical skill. Whether it is addressing underperformance, negotiating a contract, delivering ...

One mayor barrier to success in business and happiness in life is our inclination to avoid conflict—which often means to avoid having a difficult conversation. Learning how to have difficult ...

A toxic coworker can sabotage not just morale but productivity, and with most employees reporting hostile environments, knowing how to respond has never been more urgent. You have likely walked into ...

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Difficult conversations — whether you’re telling a client the project is delayed or presiding over an unenthusiastic performance review — are an inevitable part of management. How should you prepare ...