A difficult conversation is unpleasant, one where we feel discomfort and awkwardness, such as asking our boss for a pay rise or confronting a neighbor. So how do we handle difficult conversations?
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(10)Examples of difficult conversations include:
- Discussing a difficult diagnosis.
- Breaking up with a partner.
- Addressing a problem with a friend.
- Discussing an issue at work with a colleague or manager.
These conversations can be challenging because they require navigating complex emotions, managing expectations, and balancing honesty with sensitivity.
However, difficult conversations can also be necessary for resolving conflicts, addressing issues, and building stronger relationships.
A difficult conversation is different from an impossible conversation.
Resources
- HBR: Create a Culture Where Difficult Conversations Aren’t So Hard
by Jim Whitehurst
This coaching supports you in leading as a practice: initiating conversations that matter, deepening connection, and making space for reflection where it's often missing.