Courage to dream, resilience to persist. 

myself to the point of spiralling and feeling like all hope was lost, and maybe I would have found the courage

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co-authored by Melina Lipkiewicz & Tim Collings

Conversations feel harder than they should. They’re watching how their leaders show up under pressure, in difficult conversations, and in the moments by conversation. The underperformer you haven’t had the right conversation with. No obligation, no pressure; just a genuine conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

Yet underestimate the day to day transactional conversations they are having that are already creating Every moment, every BAU conversation has as much power to influence as do those bigger higher risk moments

It's not surprising leaders find their authenticity compromised in certain conversations, particularly Other types of workplace conversations leaders have parallel struggles with, range from pay rises, scenarios time of day, it’s also taking into consideration what else may be happening that could influence the conversation Stay with facts and have the conversations early on if your needing to raise a concern. It’s easier to have these conversations when you are being your authentic self.

Ask the team how they'd like to see the monthly results and how they'd like to have the conversation The value comes from using data to create better conversations and focused actions.

feedback to promote transparency and provide opportunities for team members to express their thoughts and concerns Discover how our Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) programs foster trust-based leadership.

It's also important to pause and reflect during emotionally charged conversations. ✔️ Pausing to reflect When engaging in difficult conversations, pause and take breaks in order to regain composure. Reflecting on a past conversation with Suria, we remembered how intense emotions limited our awareness mitigate the negativity bias Avoiding or diminishing how you or others' feel results in a more explosive conversation

It's a loosely structured professional relationship with a conversational approach. involving the sharing of skills, knowledge, and expertise between a mentor and mentee through developmental conversations The relationship may cover a wide variety of contexts and is an inclusive two-way partnership for mutual