How to Stop Difficult Conversations (Before They Start)
There’s something about the word “boundaries” that can conjure up the idea that someone is being difficult or purposely not helpful.The truth is, that...
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Whether you’re working on confidence building, improving relationships, mastering difficult conversations, learning to embrace feedback, or developing leadership skills, you want simple, practical tips and ideas that you can apply in your work and personal life. Hosted by Diane A Ross, Elephant Conversations offers a unique combination of real talk, skill development, and her signature no-nonsense approach to getting the job done no matter how difficult the situation may be. Diane is a speaker, executive coach, leadership mentor, and difficult conversations expert and you can learn more about her at www.elephantconversations.com.
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