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Handle tension without losing direction

There’s a difference between having a difficult conversation and having it well.

 

Whether you're offering feedback, navigating disagreement, or addressing sensitive dynamics, how you communicate shapes what happens next. Having Difficult Conversations offers practical guidance for staying clear, steady, and constructive under pressure, so the discussion leads to progress rather than strain.

Having Difficult Conversations (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
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