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 ...

“I have tried everything, and Peter is still not doing what I need him to do. If this continues, I will have to fire him,” sighed Steve, a senior leader in a technology company. A fly on the wall ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Most people want to avoid the term "hard" because of the ...

Hard conversations are something most of us try to put off for as long as possible. Whether it’s talking to your boss about a mistake, confronting a friend who hurt your feelings, or discussing a ...

The Office of the Provost invites all undergraduate students to a special event series focused on the art of having hard conversations. This event will be hosted by Vice President for Student Affairs, ...

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, ...