Why Difficult Conversations Feel So Personal (And How to Navigate Them as a Leader)

5/26/25

🎯 What You'll Discover: Why difficult conversations activate our "identity conversation" The hidden values conflicts that make leadership talks feel impossible My personal story of avoiding a crucial conversation (and what I learned) The Receive-Perceive-Respond framework for integrated leadership How to honor BOTH candor AND care in tough conversations Perfect for leaders who want to stop avoiding the conversations that matter most. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Opening Hook: When conversations feel personal 02:38 - Why difficult conversations activate identity fears 03:42 - The avocado analogy: Identity vs. values in conflict 06:03 - Receive-Perceive-Respond framework in action 10:03 -

LIKE if this resonated with your leadership experience! đź’¬ COMMENT your biggest insight or the conversation you've been avoiding! Coming Wednesday: Specific language patterns for difficult conversations that honor both truth and relationship. #LeadershipConversations #DifficultConversations #MindsetMonday #LeadershipDevelopment #ConnectedLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceCommunication #LeadershipMindset

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