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Why Avoiding Difficult Conversations Costs You More Than You Think #executivecoaching #futureofleadership communication courageousleadership difficult conversations emotionalintelligence feedback skills heartcentredleadership leadershipcoaching leadfromtheheart selfawareness teamtrust workplaceculture

Most leaders say communication is one of their strengths — until a difficult conversation comes up.

You know the ones.
The ones that sit in your stomach like a stone.
You rehearse them ten times in your head… and still find a reason not to have them

Avoidance doesn’t protect relationships, it erod...

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Stop Putting Out Spot Fires-Three Steps to Build Lasting Team Harmony collaboration communication leadership leadershipdevelopment leadershipskills overwhelm silos teamharmony teammanagement teamwork

Do you ever feel like your days are spent dousing spot fires, being pulled from pillar to post, and trying to keep everyone happy? 

If so, you’re not alone.

Most leaders grapple with the challenge of managing competing priorities and personalities, often at the expense of their own energy and the...

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The Ego's Influence: How It Hinders Our Ability to Listen and Understand Others. beliefs biases communication confirmationbias control criticism defensiveness dominance ego empathy listening selfawareness understanding validation vulnerability

Our ego, that ever-present voice whispering in our minds, plays a significant role in shaping how we interact with the world around us. While the ego serves important functions, it can also impede our willingness to listen and understand others.

Here's how:

Need for validation: The ego thrives on ...

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