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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. Direct feedback is often avoided by managers at all costs. But the great ...

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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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stepping into a managerial role isn’t just about delegation, development, and motivation. It’s about learning how to handle the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there: the fluorescent light flickering above, your stomach in knots, voices at the table becoming raised, including your own. Nearly everyone experiences difficult conversations at ...

Initiating difficult conversations is not always easy, but it’s necessary for managers to master for team success. Today’s very best leaders stand out in great part because they have developed and ...