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 ...

Whether it's for a first-time sales call or an interaction with a long-term client, difficult conversations seem to occur with some frequency during the sales process. Related: 7 Strategies to Succeed ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Ang Brennan is head of learning and talent at Insights. Research conducted among hybrid teams shows that one-third of U.S. hybrid workers would like more one-on-one time with their managers to get ...

You don’t have to look far to see that public discourse has become a virtual war zone. Verbal assaults that would have been rare just a few years ago seem to be the new norm. And the nastiness is not ...

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 ...

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...