Episode #241
Do a clear risk–reward assessment before initiating a tough talk; avoidance has a long-term cost that often exceeds the short-term discomfort.
Use a four-step framework: ask permission and set a positive intention; share one hope and one fear to reduce defensiveness; make a specific request; listen to their side and collaborate on next steps.
Lead with vulnerability and preempt your fears out loud; if the first conversation falters, iterate with follow-up rounds rather than abandoning the issue.
So you're paying either way. You either pay up front with some awkwardness and the risk of the downside, or you pay slowly over time by resenting this person.
First way to screw it up, don't ask permission for the conversation. Just launch into it.
I used to think every conversation should be had. Every piece of truth should be told and just take your lumps.
Afterlife as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching.” He believes the tough conversations we avoid are our doorways to confidence, success, and even love — in both work and life. David coaches high performing entrepreneurs, executives and teams — and even prison inmates — to amazing results AND connection. One conversation at a time.
Right communication is key to enhance your performance as a manager and employee. You can gain more knowledge and skills about this with interpersonal skills training that could guide your actions in many tough situations you may encounter.
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