Workers spend almost four hours per day on average communicating through email, instant messaging, and video or phone calls, according to a 2023 survey from Zoom. Alison Wood Brooks, author of Talk: ...
Tension: We’re told collaboration requires constant connection, yet some workplace conversations leave us inexplicably ...
Feedback has the power to motivate and improve performance, but it often backfires. Instead of sparking growth, it can trigger defensiveness or lead to silence. Some people soften their words so much ...
Not many people like having difficult conversations. Yet, the reality is that, as leaders, we must be willing to sit with the difficult feelings involved and engage in hard conversations. From ...
What tricky conversation have you been avoiding? Whether it’s about an uncollaborative team member, a demotivating ...
In today’s polarized climate, political talk seems to pop up everywhere—even at work. But while some conversations can create connection, political discussions in professional settings can carry ...