New research shows HR trusts only 35% of managers to handle difficult conversations alone, and why avoidance, burnout, and ...

Difficult conversations are a human inevitability. Here’s how emotionally secure people turn them to their advantage.

“Communication and conversation and deepening connection is something you have to do every single day,” Jay Shetty tells ...

Difficult conversations don't have to be so stressful. Source: Alexander Suhorucov/Pexels Difficult conversations, you know them well. These are the types of talks that require you to deliver bad news ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Magdalena Nowicka Mook We ...

Should the CEO have called a joint meeting with both of those stakeholders to discuss the acquisition? Or should he have talked to them separately? To answer that question, you need to first ...

Every relationship faces tough moments when important topics need to be discussed. Whether you’re worried about money, feeling disconnected, or dealing with a misunderstanding, knowing how to start ...

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 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 ...

Ten nurses discuss how they prepare for difficult conversations with patients. We invite all nurses and nursing leaders currently working in healthcare settings to participate in series of Q&As about ...

Trust and early communication between patients and providers are crucial in oncology care to address difficult conversations and treatment goals effectively. Oncologists should tailor shared ...