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

These six books can help ease tensions. By Louisa Kamps Earlier in my career, I worked for a hot-tempered woman who, according to an office rumor, had thrown a shoe at one of my predecessors. Rattled ...

One mayor barrier to success in business and happiness in life is our inclination to avoid conflict—which often means to avoid having a difficult conversation. Learning how to have difficult ...

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 ...

Every couple goes through moments when they must face emotionally charged or uncomfortable conversations. Whether it's about money, emotional needs, family pressures, past mistakes, or future ...

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s addressing a conflict with a friend, discussing sensitive topics with family, or providing critical feedback at work, these ...

These individuals can turn any difficult conversation into a productive one. Most unlucky people have found themselves thrust into difficult conversations at some point in their lives. Whether it's a ...

Leda Stawnychko has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Anamika Choudhary does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...