Difficult conversations are inevitable in business, but they don’t have to leave the involved parties walking away upset. Take the example of an account executive at a software firm who thought she ...

WHEN A ‘DIFFICULT CONVERSATION’ THREATENS FREE SPEECH. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is perhaps the leading Trump inquisitor in the House of Representatives. He led one impeachment, played a key role in ...

As lawyers, many of us tend to avoid difficult conversations. Although by nature, we are professional communicators — arguing a case in court, negotiating a business deal, and advising clients are ...

Delivering bad news is one of the most difficult tasks a leader has to perform. It is uncomfortable and sensitive, and most leaders avoid having difficult conversations and giving bad news. However, ...

Leda Stawnychko has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Anamika Choudhary does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...

How do you navigate difficult conversations? During these divisive and tumultuous times, it can be hard to communicate productively with others, especially with those whose perspectives differ ...

When you want to grow a business, high-stakes conversations are inevitable. Without the right approach, team members may react irrationally, become defensive, or misunderstand your intentions. That’s ...

A Harvard negotiation expert advises people to embrace conflict at work to have better job satisfaction. William Ury told Forbes that "a productive work environment should not suppress conflict." ...

College can be a time for students to explore their independence, cultivate their own identities and figure out what they want to do with their lives. As we support our students through these ...

Kyle Richards was “terrified” to have a “difficult” conversation about her evolving sexuality with her daughters — but the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star breathed a sigh of relief when she ...