In the dynamic environment of the modern workplace, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it's addressing performance issues, navigating conflicts between team members or delivering critical ...

New research shows HR trusts only 35% of managers to handle difficult conversations alone, and why avoidance, burnout, and ...

arises when raising difficult topics. This universal challenge affects professional settings, personal relationships, and social interactions alike, creating barriers to effective communication when ...

Negative employee feedback has prompted a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to seek development of a training program for supervisors on having “difficult ...

Today’s very best leaders stand out in great part because they have developed and honed the ability to skillfully handle difficult conversations. It’s this ability to talk with employees about ...

Once an educator has reflected on their own values, the other three modules are designed to help visitors learn how to ...

When we think of what makes a successful manager, we often think of those with a clear vision to guide their team toward strategic goals, who have the ability to inspire and empower employees and who ...

This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

Quick! What’s one thing that everybody tries to avoid even when it’s absolutely necessary? That is, besides getting a root canal? It’s initiating a difficult conversation with one's partner. Starting ...