Speaking Truth Without Starting Wars: The Art of Difficult Conversations with Dan Wallace

Most leaders know they should be having difficult conversations. Few actually know how to do it - without starting a war.In this episode of Fearful Giants, Clay sits down with @Dan Wallace, a veteran business leader, Harvard MBA, and one of the earliest EOS implementers, who has spent decades helping founders and executive teams break through the barriers that hold them back.Dan and Clay have known each other for over 14 years, and this conversation goes deeper than tactics. It's about the fear that keeps us from telling the truth, the biology that makes us want to fight back, and the simple tools that can change everything.What You'll Hear:• Why most people are terrified to say anything that might hurt someone's feelings• The seven words that can defuse almost any conflict: "Assume good intent, then ask a question"• How to speak from the "unarguable position" so people can actually hear you• Why changing your words changes the biology of conflict• The truth that helps Dan rise when fear drags him downIf you've ever rehearsed a difficult conversation in your head for days and never actually had it, this episode is for you.Connect with Dan Wallace:Email: [email protected]: 630-803-6625Connect with Clay:Website: https://15sixty.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claystelzerEmail: [email protected]