Archive - Tough Talk

TIP # 24 | Stick to what you know

Resist the urge to weigh in on topics if you're not an expert

Apr 18 •

October 2023

Search for an explanation that uses the fewest number of elements

Oct 4, 2023 •

July 2023

Anything that can go wrong probably will

Jul 20, 2023 •

April 2023

TIP #23 | It's not personal

Even though it hurts, it's not really about you

Apr 12, 2023 •

January 2023

TIP #22 | Handle it locally

Don't kick it up to corporate unless you have to

Jan 27, 2023 •

December 2022

TIP #21 | Give it a minute

Process destructive emotions before you start talking

Dec 13, 2022 •

October 2022

The One-on-One Tough Talk

BONUTS CONTENT: Resolving conflict is a different animal, but some of the previous tips apply

Oct 25, 2022 •

September 2022

TIP #20 | You can't reach everyone

"Shake the dust off your feet" and move on

Sep 29, 2022 •

TIP #19 | Say It In Writing

Sometimes a written statement is best

Sep 4, 2022 •

August 2022

TIP #18 | Choose the correct audience

Not everyone needs to hear from you; choose carefully

Aug 23, 2022 •

July 2022

TIP #17 | Emotions are good

You're not a robot so don't act like one

Jul 29, 2022 •

TIP #16 | It's okay to say "I don't know"

It happens to everyone no matter how prepared they are

Jul 19, 2022 •

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