Episode 60: Mastering Difficult Behaviors in Hard Conversations with Chris Wong

Difficult conversations are inevitable—but they don’t have to be unproductive. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Wong to explore strategies for managing tough discussions, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your message is heard.

We also dive into highlights from our recent webinar, Mastering Difficult Behaviors in Hard Conversations, where we answered some of the biggest challenges professionals face when navigating conflict.

Tune in to learn: ✔️ The first step to handling difficult behaviors with confidence ✔️ Common mistakes that make tough conversations worse (and how to avoid them) ✔️ How to measure whether your approach was successful ✔️ What to do when someone pushes back or gets defensive ✔️ The latest insights on workplace communication and leadership

Listen now and take control of your next tough conversation!

Resources & Links: Watch the webinar: Mastering Difficult Behaviors in Hard Conversations Get Chris’s course: Mastering Difficult Conversions use code HRDQU for 10% off!

 

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