Mastering difficult conversations with confidence.
You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive—not combative.
Difficult Conversations
walks you through:
Uncovering the root cause of friction
Maintaining a positive mind-set
Untangling the problem together
Agreeing on a way forward
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