Vice President of Development and Delivery Emily Gregory shares a tip for starting a crucial conversation when you feel nervous.
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How to Respond to Strong Opinions with Grace and Boundaries
November 4, 2020https://youtu.be/Tfb9904fKvE Joseph Grenny, coauthor of Crucial Conversations, shares tips for responding to strong opinions. Learn to gracefully and politely draw boundaries for the conversation.
The One Thing You Shouldn’t Say When Talking Politics
October 23, 2020Justin Hale, a Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, says there are a few phrases to avoid when discussing politics – they only elicit defensiveness and pushback.
How to Respond to Racism in the Workplace
October 19, 2020Joseph Grenny, coauthor of Crucial Conversations, shares tips for navigating racial bias in the workplace using facts, curiosity and humility.
How to Talk Politics: Check Your Motive Before Opening Your Mouth
October 5, 2020Justin Hale, a Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, says if your motive isn’t to listen and learn, you probably don’t need to have the conversation at all.
How to Talk Politics: Focus on Experiences Rather Than Differences
September 30, 2020Justin Hale, a Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, says when you and a friend have opposing opinions, focus on their experience rather than your differences.
How To Talk Politics: Assume Good Intentions and Extend Grace
September 28, 2020Justin Hale, a Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, says make good assumptions and extend grace for a productive conversation about politics.
How to Respectfully Disagree About Politics
September 22, 2020Joseph Grenny, coauthor of Crucial Conversations, shares a tip for disagreeing amicably. Don’t try to change others’ opinions instead try to understand their story – you’ll find there’s likely something you have in common.