Difficult Conversations

Difficult Conversations

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Great companies are built on intention, not instinct. Music mogul and entrepreneur Steve Stoute, often called “the CEO other CEOs turn to for advice,” shares what it takes to become a strong leader.
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20mins
“It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention.”
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To foster a collaborative and respectful work environment, Kim Scott emphasizes the importance of respecting colleagues as individuals, even if you disagree with their opinions, ultimately creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Empathy and cooperation are essential for success, as the quality of personal and professional lives hinges on the complexity of relationships, which require effective listening, communication, and conflict management from both parties, according to Todd Davis of FranklinCovey.
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Acclaimed actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who understands job-related anxiety, advocates for channeling these emotions toward desired outcomes, sharing methods from his diverse film industry experience to help manage fear, foster community in leadership, and pursue goals authentically.
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Led by experts like Angie McArthur and Ginni Rometty, this class teaches relational intelligence through lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication and vulnerability in transforming challenging interactions into collaborative opportunities.
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In today’s political climate, how can we come together and seek some common ground or understanding? What are the mechanics of doing that? Is there some script or set of […]
Much like a muscle, providing effective feedback is an asset leaders can develop over time with focus, consistent effort and commitment.
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30 years ago Jim VandeHei — co-founder and CEO of Axios — got leadership feedback all wrong. Now, he has the ideal blueprint so you can get it right.
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Actor and science communicator Alan Alda shares his three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.
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Intentions tend to get mangled by overreach in every complex organization — so dial up the charisma and the clarity.
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5mins
Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
11mins
Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.
4mins
Should you confess to cheating? A Columbia ethics professor explains.