If you are like most people, you dread difficult conversations, and it can be natural to avoid or delay them. But avoiding or delaying difficult conversations can hurt your relationships and have other negative outcomes.
- A bully keeps their job, continuing their terror throughout the organization.
- An underperforming employee doesn’t get the feedback they need to have their best and more productive life.
- You fall behind on a task and avoid raising your hand, which causes more additional consequences for you.
- You settle for less than you are worth because you won’t negotiate.
Face the fear and start that difficult conversation, start at a place of curiosity and respect. Focus on listening rather than talking and be direct.
