Delivering bad news is part of any manager’s role. But handled in the right way and it might not be as painful as you think Perhaps the best sign of a good manager is their ability to have “difficult ...

Difficult conversations and sharing bad news is one of the trickier leadership responsibilities, but you can’t avoid it. Embracing vulnerability and strategising well will make it feel more manageable ...

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How do you navigate difficult conversations? During these divisive and tumultuous times, it can be hard to communicate productively with others, especially with those whose perspectives differ ...

Sometimes you need to have a difficult conversation with a coworker. Perhaps they did something to upset you, or perhaps they engage in an ongoing behavior that is troublesome. These conversations are ...

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 ...

You can spend years building credibility at work and still feel unprepared for the moment you need to say something uncomfortable. That one difficult conversation you wish you could avoid often turns ...

Do you avoid having difficult conversations with your colleagues, neighbours, friends or loved ones? Most of us do because we know it might cause conflict or leave us feeling awkward, vulnerable or ...

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A new report from Interflora shows we shy away from having difficult conversations as four in ten admit they avoid tough discussions altogether, and a third say they wish someone had asked them how ...