Have you ever felt anxious about an upcoming talk — one whose outcome you can’t predict? One that makes you feel edgy or jittery all day, unable to focus on other things? Maybe you were planning to ...

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...

Managers and employees need to have meaningful conversations. In professional collaborations, the reluctance to engage in challenging conversations can unravel the threads that bind a team together.

One mayor barrier to success in business and happiness in life is our inclination to avoid conflict—which often means to avoid having a difficult conversation. Learning how to have difficult ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Magdalena Nowicka Mook We ...

Emotionally intelligent leadership isn’t just a soft skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Especially when it comes to conflict. According to research from CPP (now The Myers-Briggs Company), the average ...

This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues ...

First, I want to acknowledge and celebrate your courage for reaching out, showing your ASK, and requesting support while working in a toxic work culture. It’s not easy and it’s evident that you desire ...

Whether with family members or work colleagues, the ability to have a productive discussion when there is disagreement is increasingly challenging, especially when the discussion veers into politics.

As a faculty member or advisor, you regularly engage with students who are looking for guidance on how to succeed in classes. A "coaching lens" can help you respond to student concerns in a way that ...

Dealing with difficult customers is an inevitable part of running a business. However, learning how to handle challenging interactions with professionalism and empathy can turn potential conflicts ...

Student suspensions across the country. Police in riot gear called on to dozens of campuses. Presidents of top universities called into congressional hearings. Those were the top higher education ...