Picture this: you’ve spent hours tidying the house and preparing delicious dishes. Finally, friends and family have begun to arrive. You all sit down to eat, and the conversations around life updates ...

Many people find it difficult to discuss diversity, politics, and social justice topics in classrooms and other forums. This sentiment is rising, as reported by a Pew Research Center survey where ...

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

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, ...

In business, leadership, and personal relationships, the ability to manage difficult conversations is a critical skill. Whether it is addressing underperformance, negotiating a contract, delivering ...

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 ...

If you're a folk music aficionado, you might be familiar with this line: "Speaking strictly for me, we both could have died then and there." It's from singer-songwriter Joan Baez's 1975 song "Diamonds ...

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 ...

Whether they’re about giving tough feedback, addressing conflict or navigating sensitive issues with stakeholders, having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of leadership. How you handle ...

Penn State's Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education Initiative offers training for K-12 educators to effectively ...