How to Have Hard Conversations Without the Blow-Up with Leah Mether - Ep. 309

How do you go with having hard conversations? What makes some people so good at them?In today's amazing conversation with returning guest Leah Mether, we not only break down why hard conversation can actually be great for relationships, but also why so many people struggle with hard chats. If you wanted a guide to why emotional intelligence is so important in the age of AI, this is is.Leah is a communication specialist and author, discusses the importance of soft skills in leadership and work life. She provides practical tips on how to disagree with respect without attacking others and emphasizes the need for emotional regulation and curiosity. Leah also highlights the significance of setting clear expectations as a leader and holding people accountable. She encourages leaders to be self-aware and open-minded, and employees to be receptive to feedback. Finally, Leah emphasizes the importance of knowing what kind of leader you want to be and aligning your behavior with that vision.To find out more about Leah:https://www.leahmether.com.au/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOj0H_bslyvsMTsYU389vQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/https://www.instagram.com/leahmetherspeaker/You can also pickup Leah's Book's here:https://www.leahmether.com.au/books/Chapters:00:09 Introduction to Magical Learning Podcast03:09 The Importance of Communication Skills05:58 Framework for Clear Communication Under Pressure08:59 Understanding Confusion and Conflict in the Workplace11:46 The Role of Soft Skills in Leadership15:02 AI and the Human Connection17:50 Curiosity as a Tool for Difficult Conversations24:18 The Dichotomy of Good and Evil in Communication36:44 Final Thoughts and ResourcesWhat's your biggest challenge with communication? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights on leadership and communication skills!#CommunicationSkills #Leadership #humanskills All Magical Learning Podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message.Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO....To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠⁠ and sign up!You can also find us on our socials:Instagram: / magical_learningFacebook: / magicallearningteamLinkedin: / magicallearningYoutube: / @magicallearningHave a Magical week!