One of the most essential skills of a great leader is one that is not always easy to do; it’s the ability to have courageous conversations.
In most of our relationships, whether at work, at home, or with friends, we’re all so busy being polite that we fail to engage and say what we honestly think and feel. We often don’t deal with a difficult situation thinking it will eventually go away, and that is when things can really go bad.
In this episode, we unpack the 5 steps to having courageous conversations, and how important it is to get comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations.
Getting comfortable with confrontation and saying what is on your mind helps you not only create better quality relationships but improve as a leader as well.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- What is a courageous conversation? (3:04)
- Our internal monologue (10:55)
- Step 1: Mastering your stories (12:37)
- Step 2: Finding your facts (12:49)
- Step 3: Begin with the end in mind (13:34)
- Resolution and solution-focused (13:48)
- Step 4: Plan it out (14:17)
- Step 5: Having the conversation (15:04)
- In person or on the phone(17:30)
- Avoid courageous conversations through email (18:42)
- The impact of having courageous conversations (23:27)
- Building trust with your team (24:14)
- Creating a safe environment for your team (25:24)
- Discomfort over resentment (29:25)
- Clear is kind (29:33)
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For full show notes and links visit:
http://samanthariley.global/podcast/192-courageous-conversations-with-ally-nitschke