Why hard conversations feel bigger than they are.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Most people want to avoid the term "hard" because of the ...

If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We ...

Many professionals struggle with difficult conversations in the workplace, particularly when emotions run high. Your first performance review, for example, was probably uncomfortable. Here’s why. What ...

Hard conversations are something most of us try to put off for as long as possible. Whether it’s talking to your boss about a mistake, confronting a friend who hurt your feelings, or discussing a ...

“I have tried everything, and Peter is still not doing what I need him to do. If this continues, I will have to fire him,” sighed Steve, a senior leader in a technology company. A fly on the wall ...

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Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

The conversation doesn’t start when you speak. It starts before that. Learn how leaders use pre-communication to earn attention and drive engagement. When you need to have an important conversation, ...