For leaders, keeping your workforce engaged and happy in 2025 is more than just the pay packet, working conditions, and benefits. The social contract between employers and employees has changed ...

Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

“Josh, I think we are better off as friends. THX for the Bolts tix tho. — Rachel.” Who hasn’t gotten — or given — the “Let’s be friends” talk? Rachel, however, didn’t talk to Josh. Instead, she had ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

From election cycles to workplace committees to family dinners at home, conversations can be tense. While many people are getting into heated debates, others are self-censoring online and offline as a ...

Working with senior executives taught me that leaders who advance their careers don't avoid tough conversations that make everyone else uncomfortable. Instead, they've figured out how to turn those ...

All you need is 30 seconds to prep. By Jancee Dunn I’m hosting Thanksgiving for my extended family this year, and I want it to be restorative and fun. To set the mood, I’ll have my customary ...