Performance reviews are a crucial part of any organization’s growth and success. They provide an opportunity to assess employee performance, set goals, and offer constructive feedback. However, not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not many people like having difficult conversations. Yet, the reality is that, as leaders, we must be willing to sit with the difficult feelings involved and engage in hard conversations. From ...

In the professional world, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it's delivering a negative performance review or discussing a potential layoff, the way these conversations are handled can ...

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 ...

Some conversations are tough. These conversations are where something is at stake. Giving feedback, verbalizing your opinion, setting a boundary. We tend to avoid these conversations because they make ...

The world has changed dramatically in the near quarter of a century since the first edition of “Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most” appeared. Did people even argue about before ...