New research shows HR trusts only 35% of managers to handle difficult conversations alone, and why avoidance, burnout, and ...

Difficult conversations are a human inevitability. Here’s how emotionally secure people turn them to their advantage.

Tough talk can be, well, tough. But it's also critical for ensuring your team is working at its best. Learn what holds managers back and how to remove the block that may be hurting your bottom line.

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Magdalena Nowicka Mook We ...

Difficult conversations don't have to be so stressful. Source: Alexander Suhorucov/Pexels Difficult conversations, you know them well. These are the types of talks that require you to deliver bad news ...

Picture this: you’ve spent hours tidying the house and preparing delicious dishes. Finally, friends and family have begun to arrive. You all sit down to eat, and the conversations around life updates ...

Should the CEO have called a joint meeting with both of those stakeholders to discuss the acquisition? Or should he have talked to them separately? To answer that question, you need to first ...

Every relationship faces tough moments when important topics need to be discussed. Whether you’re worried about money, feeling disconnected, or dealing with a misunderstanding, knowing how to start ...

Trust and early communication between patients and providers are crucial in oncology care to address difficult conversations and treatment goals effectively. Oncologists should tailor shared ...

Ten nurses discuss how they prepare for difficult conversations with patients. We invite all nurses and nursing leaders currently working in healthcare settings to participate in series of Q&As about ...

Becca Kearl is on a mission to help people engage in political conversations even when they don't agree. She is the executive director of Living Room Conversations, a nonprofit that tries to help ...