Difficult conversations are inevitable in any relationship—no matter the type. While they’re so essential, they’re also very uncomfortable, so it’s no surprise they’re often avoided like the plague.

In a previous post, 10 steps were outlined on how to have a difficult conversation. Before actually having the conversation, a lot of work needs to go into preparing for the conversation. Specifically ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. We've all worried about saying the right thing when we’re ...

You can spend years building credibility at work and still feel unprepared for the moment you need to say something uncomfortable. That one difficult conversation you wish you could avoid often turns ...

Performance reviews are a crucial part of any organization’s growth and success. They provide an opportunity to assess employee performance, set goals, and offer constructive feedback. However, not ...

IT leaders face many challenging tasks, but few are more daunting than engaging with a direct report who has, in one way or another, become unreliable or neglectful. There are various reasons why a ...

Leda Stawnychko has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Anamika Choudhary does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

As lawyers, many of us tend to avoid difficult conversations. Although by nature, we are professional communicators — arguing a case in court, negotiating a business deal, and advising clients are ...