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If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We ...

The Office of the Provost invites all undergraduate students to a special event series focused on the art of having hard conversations. This event will be hosted by Vice President for Student Affairs, ...

Difficult conversations: We all have them. They come up because things change, especially during a pandemic. We’re dealing with layoffs, work from home, back-to-school, forced isolation or forced ...

In our house, hockey has always been the family sport. But lately, my two boys have taken a growing interest in football. One evening, my wife snapped a photo of my son Ethan and me, mid-conversation.

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Many times, when a new client walks into my office, they’re avoiding something. Maybe it’s a tough conversation with a business partner, a challenging negotiation with a vendor, or that dreaded ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the ever-changing workforce and leadership. Direct feedback is often avoided by managers at all costs. But the great ...