Every year, we tell ourselves this is the year we’ll finally get our finances in order. We set budgets. We open spreadsheets. We promise to save more, spend less, and act with increased discipline.

Most people assume a difficult conversation goes wrong when someone says the wrong thing. In my experience, it usually goes ...

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, ...

Psyching yourself up for a difficult conversation can feel daunting, but transforming those difficult conversations into breakthrough conversations may not be as difficult as you might think. Most of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Difficult conversations can be tough to tackle. Whether they are with family, friends, or co-workers, it can be hard to find the right approach when starting these talks. Etiquette ...

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Quick! What’s one thing that everybody tries to avoid even when it’s absolutely necessary? That is, besides getting a root canal? It’s initiating a difficult conversation with one's partner. Starting ...

I recently had an opportunity to speak to women at the Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. We discussed courageous family communication. Can you recall a time when you initiated a tough ...

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First, I want to acknowledge and celebrate your courage for reaching out, showing your ASK, and requesting support while working in a toxic work culture. It’s not easy and it’s evident that you desire ...

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