Many people find it difficult to discuss diversity, social justice, and political topics in classrooms and other forums. This sentiment is rising, as reported by a Pew Research Center survey where six ...

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 ...

In the dynamic environment of the modern workplace, difficult conversations are inevitable. Whether it's addressing performance issues, navigating conflicts between team members or delivering critical ...

When I conducted research for my book, Overcoming Fake Talk, I was interested to discover why so many people were afraid to talk about certain topics -- what I call undiscussables. Undiscussables ...

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Important conversations with teenagers are among the biggest challenges of parenting. They can feel like walking a tightrope. Lean too much – or too little – into commands and restrictions and you’re ...

When leaders avoid difficult conversations, trust erodes, goals drift and partnerships lose the alignment and accountability they need to succeed. Sooner or later, every collaboration is going to need ...

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 ...

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...