Successfully Hold Touchy, Conflicted, and Controversial Discussions
- Ending a relationship
- Disagreeing with the boss
- Confronting someone who has let you down
- Disagreeing when it's unpopular to do so
- Admitting you don't have the skills to carry out a task or assignment
- Resolving a custody or visitation issue with an ex-spouse
- Saying no
- Talking with a loved one about habits that annoy you
- Challenging a peer who disappoints or undermines you
- Giving feedback to a poor performer
- Talking with leaders who don't "walk the talk"
- Asking a roommate to move out
- Talking to a colleague who is hoarding information or resources
- Talking to a coworker about a personal hygiene problem
- Asking a friend to repay a loan
- Approaching a boss who is breaking his or her own safety or quality policies
- Talking to a coworker who behaves offensively or makes suggestive comments
Facing a Crucial Conversation?