Whether they’re giving tough feedback, addressing conflict or navigating sensitive issues with stakeholders, a leader's job ...

Even for the best leaders, there will always be uncomfortable conversations. Handling them takes knowledge and experience.

arises when raising difficult topics. This universal challenge affects professional settings, personal relationships, and social interactions alike, creating barriers to effective communication when ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sheila Heen is the author of the books “Difficult Conversations” and “Thanks for the Feedback.” A few years ago, I heard her speak at a Global Leadership Summit in Fort Wayne. In her speech, she made ...

The only way to appropriately handle conflict is to actually deal with it. Most people avoid difficult conversations with loved ones because it makes them feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, if you ...

How do you navigate difficult conversations? During these divisive and tumultuous times, it can be hard to communicate productively with others, especially with those whose perspectives differ ...

Sometimes holidays can lead to tense conversations — if not everyone shares the same set of facts. NPR's Life Kit has some tips for navigating those conversations and setting the record straight. For ...