How Do You Handle Tough Conversations?
Priya Bora Gandhi
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Navigating difficult conversations—whether at work or in personal life—requires a balance of honesty, empathy, and clarity.
It’s easy to get defensive or stumble over words when emotions run high. How do you prepare for these moments?
Any go-to strategies or lessons learned that help you communicate effectively in challenging situations?
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Yatheen Brahma@yatheen_brahma
I've found that staying calm and taking a pause before reacting is key.
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For me, it's about keeping the tone respectful and being clear about my feelings.
Honestly, I just remind myself that the goals is not to win the conservation but to understand the other side.
One thing I always try to do is stay calm and be honest, but also kind.
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Honestly, I just kinda stumble through it. Like, I try to say what I need to, but I’m probably overthinking everything the whole time. It’s super awkward, but I figure as long as I’m honest, it’s okay... I hope? 😅
I've learned that sometimes it helps to give myself a moment to breathe before responding, especially when things get heated.
When it comes to tough conservations, I try to remind myself to stay calm and listen