Difficult conversations with employees

Have a difficult colleague? Confrontation may seem scary, but when done correctly, it leads to positive outcomes for everyone involved. Here's how to get the best results.

As leaders, we often find ourselves in difficult conversations. Whether we're dealing with a difficult team member or addressing a sensitive issue with a client, these conversations can be challenging. But if we approach them with the intention of listening to learn, rather than listening to respond, we can be much more productive and reach a successful resolution. Click to learn more about how to best handle difficult conversations.

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