First, I want to acknowledge and celebrate your courage for reaching out, showing your ASK, and requesting support while working in a toxic work culture. It’s not easy and it’s evident that you desire ...

Tough talk can be, well, tough. But it's also critical for ensuring your team is working at its best. Learn what holds ...

Having a difficult conversation isn’t easy or enjoyable, but very often necessary. Whether you avoid them or try to address ...

I recently had an opportunity to speak to women at the Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. We discussed courageous family communication. Can you recall a time when you initiated a tough ...

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 ...

Walking while talking allows you to focus on the scenery instead of making direct eye contact, which helps conversations feel less intense. (Getty Creative) Maybe you’re feeling anxious about ...

As lawyers, many of us tend to avoid difficult conversations. Although by nature, we are professional communicators — arguing a case in court, negotiating a business deal, and advising clients are ...

Difficult conversations at work are inevitable. Our instincts often present two options when it comes to these conversations: a) avoid the conversation and maintain the status quo, or b) have the ...

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Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach at the thought of confronting someone you work with? You're not alone. It's natural for many of us to shy away from confrontation, seeking peace instead of ...