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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 ...

Difficult conversations are simply part of life. At work, they’re especially important for developing trust and creating a better, healthier work environment for everybody. If we don’t bite the bullet ...

Uncomfortable conversations are inevitable in both personal and professional life, yet they are often avoided. However, ...

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 ...

National elections. Geopolitical conflict. Polarization and partisanship. Maybe just the sight of those words gives you hives. In a moment where everyday conversations can feel tense, it's easy to ...

Many people find it difficult to discuss diversity, politics, and social justice topics in classrooms and other forums. This sentiment is rising, as reported by a Pew Research Center survey where ...

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 ...

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 ...

At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching. It involved one of my students ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family gatherings and festive cheer. However, for many, it can also be a period filled with anxiety and tension, especially when it comes to ...