122. Delivering Bad News

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss the task of delivering bad news. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news, but some things are inevitable, like the sunrise in the morning or rain in England. Life will periodically deliver lemons right to your doorstep, and when it does, it is important to know how to navigate the emotional terrain that goes with it, especially when you need to take the feelings of others into consideration. Following the recent death of a close friend, Greer had to share the news with her son. While she did what felt right at the time, she later realized there is a “formula” one can follow to deliver the bad news that might help mitigate some of the negative outcomes. If only she had sought that blueprint beforehand. You can benefit from her learnings as Greer and Whitnie review 8-Steps to deliver bad news. Whether you are sharing news about the death of a loved one, terminating an employee, or something in between, a few key points will make delivering the bad news easier for the person to receive. Listen, like, and share this and all episodes of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops with your friends and followers. Visit the website to learn more about Life, Lemons & LemonDrops.