Confidence for Hard Conversations
Confidence for Hard Conversations Communication is everything. Our current societal environment can make communication hard; Can I say that? How do I say that? Should I say that? How will they react? Successful communication skills are one of the most important parts of being a good leader. They are especially necessary when having hard or difficult conversations. Here are some tips to navigate them today. Get prepared-Know Your Goal When approaching a stressful conversation, leaders need to come prepared. First, acknowledge and understand your own thoughts and feelings so they won’t interfere with an open, honest dialogue. This allows you to be fully present with the other person. Second, clearly articulate what [...]