Leading and working effectively with difficult people can prove to be a never-ending challenge. There are times when it seems almost impossible to work with them, but it is not. You must have the skills, ability and willingness to deal with these situations with the utmost professionalism.
There are also times when we must have crucial conversations with those we work or live with. These conversations can be most uncomfortable because of the emotions, high risk and range of opinions involved. However, there is help and hope. Below are some best practices to have those crucial conversations.
Best practices for handling crucial conversations:
What do I want out of this conversation?
Why am I really having this conversation? Be careful of pride and an “I’ll show you” attitude.
How will I know when the conversation becomes crucial?
What am I feeling/thinking now? Is it flight, or is it fight?
Am I choosing to react or respond?
Should I change my approach?
Avoid accusing and attacking. These will lead to confrontation and serve no real professional purpose. Listen deeper past the emotion to hear what is really being said. Always look for the win/win solution if at all possible.
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Lisa Gilbert
BS, CPBA, CPVA, CPTA, CPDA and CEO of No-Nonsense Training Solutions™, Inc. is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Psychology. She holds certifications as a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, Certified Professional Values Analyst. She is also a certified General Instructor through the Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute. Her long list of references include: Miami Dade Police Department, Palm Beach Sheriffs’ Office, City of Miami Police Department, and the Sun-Sentinel Newspaper and many others.
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