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Whether with family members or work colleagues, the ability to have a productive discussion when there is disagreement is increasingly challenging, especially when the discussion veers into politics.

As a leader, the art of managing difficult conversations is crucial. The foundation of these discussions should be grounded in an understanding of human psychology to ensure a response that won’t be ...

This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues ...

Navigating difficult conversations at work can be challenging, but they are essential for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, resolving ...

When the world of work turned upside down in 2020, we quickly adapted to Zoom calls, Slack threads and digital whiteboards. At first, this newfound flexibility felt liberating. But as we settle into a ...

Communicating with people is how we get things done. Of the various methods of communicating, the spoken word is the most widely used. It's widely believed that the average person speaks over 7,000 ...

As we've explored in this space before, mindfulness is best conceived as a variety of cognitive processes. Mindfulness could manifest as a personality trait strongly associated with being aware, ...

Worried politics might ruin holiday dinner? There is a better way! Come have dinner and learn some political psychology strategies for managing difficult conversations in this postelection period, ...

We all seem to know people who love confrontation and drama, but most of us would prefer to avoid the stress. Still, difficult conversations are sometimes unavoidable. The next time you find yourself ...