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 ...

Nearly every day you have to have hard conversations at work. Maybe it’s pushing back on your manager’s unrealistic deadline. Perhaps it’s confronting a colleague who consistently interrupts you in ...

Sometimes you need to have a difficult conversation with a coworker. Perhaps they did something to upset you, or perhaps they engage in an ongoing behavior that is troublesome. These conversations are ...

Difficult conversations at work are unavoidable sometimes. The good news is most people approach such discussions with collaborative — not combative — attitudes and intentions, according to the ...

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We’ve all been there: the fluorescent light flickering above, your stomach in knots, voices at the table becoming raised, including your own. Nearly everyone experiences difficult conversations at ...

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 ...

By now you've probably used AI to help you write difficult emails and other messages. It can also help you prepare for a tough conversation. Here's how.

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In our culture we are taught to keep the peace. We are taught not to embarrass anyone, not to challenge authority, or make things awkward. I’m naturally a very passive person and despise confrontation ...