In business, leadership, and personal relationships, the ability to manage difficult conversations is a critical skill. Whether it is addressing underperformance, negotiating a contract, delivering ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stepping into a managerial role isn’t just about delegation, development, and motivation. It’s about learning how to handle the ...

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 ...