Your Guide for Difficult Conversations

In this episode of The Winning Season podcast host, Jacqueline Twillie walks through 8 factors for difficult conversations. Difficult conversations can be a stress point and very emotional. By keeping these factors in mind, you'll be able to navigate difficult conversations with greater ease. THE POINTS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODE ARE Determine What You Want To Accomplish Understand What The Other Party Wants To Achieve From The Conversation Do Not Solely Focus On What You Want To Discuss Shared Areas Of Agreement Ask Open-ended Questions To Deepen Your Insights Avoid Making Assumptions Clarify Discussion Points By Asking Conversational Questions Take A Break When The Conversation Gets Heated Do Not Sweep Issues Under The Rug Suggested books to read with this episode The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones https://amzn.to/34TzLDp Don't Leave Money On The Table: Negotiation Strategies for Women Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries by Twillie, Jacqueline  https://amzn.to/3ikAPrT Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Twillie MBA, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3g16Hjq