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

Difficult conversations are a human inevitability. Here’s how emotionally secure people turn them to their advantage.

These individuals can turn any difficult conversation into a productive one. Most unlucky people have found themselves thrust into difficult conversations at some point in their lives. Whether it's a ...

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 ...

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Magdalena Nowicka Mook We ...

Not many people like having difficult conversations. Yet, the reality is that, as leaders, we must be willing to sit with the difficult feelings involved and engage in hard conversations. From ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Picture this: you’ve spent hours tidying the house and preparing delicious dishes. Finally, friends and family have begun to arrive. You all sit down to eat, and the conversations around life updates ...