I Hate Eggshells: Why We Avoid Tough Conversations and What We Risk in the Process
Writer Scott Savages takes a look at why we avoid tough conversations and how leaders can stop avoiding and start talking.
How Should Millennials Respond to Difficult People in the Workplace?
Millennials bring a different perspective to the table – and it isn’t always well received. Here’s some advice for responding to difficult people at work.
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
It’s tough to know what to say in a crisis situation. Let’s be leaders who show up when things get hard. Here’s what to say when you don’t know what to say.
Leadership is Love: Loving and Leading A Diverse Team
When a team spans several generations and has different perspectives, leadership is hard. Here are tips for loving and leading a diverse team.
A Common Desire for Health and Healing
In order to find common ground, there must be communication. Maya James shares an unexpected conversation starter, and how healing unites us all.
5 Characteristics of a Common Ground Conversation
We can’t avoid tough conversations with people who have different opinions forever. When it’s finally time to talk, here’s how to have a “Common Ground” conversation.
How to Prepare for a Common Ground Conversation
Finding common ground with people we know can be intimidating. Here’s how to prepare for a common ground conversation when a relationship is on the line.
The Difference Between Debating and Discussing
With primary debate viewership soaring, how are these spectacles affecting the dialogue in our culture? How can we get back to thoughtful discussion?
7 Strategies for Tough Conversations
These seven helpful strategies for tough conversations will equip leaders and ensure everyone in the room wins.
7 Benefits of Tough Conversations
Guest Post Scott Savage “Sometimes, when you don’t talk about something, it seems like it’s something that doesn’t matter. If you don’t name it, it isn’t real. The problem that it is real, and it has pervasive effects whether or not you believe it.” -Alicia Johnston Every college campus has special traditions. From throwing toilet…
Breaking Down the (Communication) Barriers Between Generations
Communication is something that can make or break a team. Effective communication can help organizations solve problems and accomplish their goals. Poor communication can cripple organizations, creating even more problems and preventing them from focusing on achieving their goals. The (Communication) Barriers Between Generations There are several factors that make communicating difficult, but one of…
Close the Communication Gap: Tips For Millennial Job Seekers
Guest Post by Megan Ritter Communication skills are always considered valuable, regardless of your age. That said, Millennials and recent grads haven’t exactly been lauded for their spoken or verbal communication abilities. Blame it on the proliferation of texting or other ways of speaking through technology; either way, it has a (sometimes) negative effect on this…