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Their nervous systems, approach to cognitive appraisals, and relationship strategies work together in ways that reduce threat, increase clarity, and preserve connection, even when a conversation is ...

Once an educator has reflected on their own values, the other three modules are designed to help visitors learn how to navigate risk, prepare for challenging conversations with other adults, and ...

You can spend years building credibility at work and still feel unprepared for the moment you need to say something uncomfortable. That one difficult conversation you wish you could avoid often turns ...

Whether they’re about giving tough feedback, addressing conflict or navigating sensitive issues with stakeholders, having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of leadership. How you handle ...

I have been working in campus law enforcement for over 40 years; 35 of them as a supervisor or director. When it comes to addressing personnel issues, I have a lot of experience. Managing people is, ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

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 ...

I’ve come to realize that whole-of-government reform rarely fails because of missing policies, strategies, or tools. More often, it falters because of something far simpler, and harder: the ...