Difficult conversations are a human inevitability. Here’s how emotionally secure people turn them to their advantage.

In our culture we are taught to keep the peace. We are taught not to embarrass anyone, not to challenge authority, or make things awkward. I’m naturally a very passive person and despise confrontation ...

Difficult conversations don't have to be so stressful. Source: Alexander Suhorucov/Pexels Difficult conversations, you know them well. These are the types of talks that require you to deliver bad news ...

Whether it is in the workplace or at home, we have all experienced times when we are at an impasse with someone. We simply can’t find a way to have a productive dialog. Every one of our attempts to ...

arises when raising difficult topics. This universal challenge affects professional settings, personal relationships, and social interactions alike, creating barriers to effective communication when ...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family gatherings and festive cheer. However, for many, it can also be a period filled with anxiety and tension, especially when it comes to ...

When tension rises between partners, the natural instinct often drives couples to create distance—both emotional and physical. Yet counterintuitively, maintaining contact during these challenging ...

Author, attorney, and conversation expert Jefferson Fisher helps us understand how to approach and engage in conflict. If you said “not well,” let conversation expert Jefferson Fisher offer you ...

Some families learn to embrace the awkwardness and tension that come with unresolved discussions. This not only fosters an unhealthy communication style for their children, but also leaves conflicts ...

I have been working in campus law enforcement for over 40 years; 35 of them as a supervisor or director. When it comes to addressing personnel issues, I have a lot of experience. Managing people is, ...

Talk It Out Radio: Friday, November 15, 2024, 3:00 pm on KPFA Radio 94.1 FM (Berkeley and beyond) or livestream at kpfa.org: Host Nancy Kahn welcomes guests Aparna Rajagopal and Raju Rajagopal to a ...