Disappointment, hurt, boundaries, power, change, or loss—no matter how emotionally challenging the topic, they’re all ...

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

Working with senior executives taught me that leaders who advance their careers don't avoid tough conversations that make everyone else uncomfortable. Instead, they've figured out how to turn those ...

Some conversations are tough. These conversations are where something is at stake. Giving feedback, verbalizing your opinion, setting a boundary. We tend to avoid these conversations because they make ...

Millions are spending time with family and loved ones this Thanksgiving, but more time together can also mean more tension. The latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that Americans are finding it ...

Difficult conversations are inevitable in business, but they don’t have to leave the involved parties walking away upset. Take the example of an account executive at a software firm who thought she ...

Most everyone dreads the difficult, challenging conversation. This includes conversations in which we have to deliver unpleasant news, discuss a delicate subject, or talk about something that needs to ...

Make a plan for challenging conversations about injustice and other challenging topics with friends and family members. Be better prepared for impromptu conversations about injustice and other ...

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, ...