I have been having a LOT of tough conversations. I’ve had to be calm, yet resolute, in drawing boundaries in relationships that have been without for far too long. I’ve
I’m also fond of saying that smooth seas have never created a great mariner, and the seas out there are not smooth. So if you’re going to be a great leader, sailing the rough seas is part of it. Leadership has always mattered, it’s always been consequential. We’re going to get...
Putting things into words in black and white can help to provide more clarity, and this is entirely appropriate if you have had less than four dates to use the text option to opt out of the relationship. If you have dated longer than this period, having this conversation via phone would ...
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As mentioned earlier, unexpected things will happen. People will not always be responsive to your questions. Some people might, in fact, be in a rush and don’t want to strike up conversations with random strangers. Other people might be having a very bad day and as a result, they might...
Purposeful discomfort enters the picture because, as he describes, “If you get into a real conversation, it’s going to nourish you, but it will also pull you apart to make way for the new person.” David notes five entities with which we need to have courageous conversations: the unknow...
This courageous woman is a “New mother”. Her first child is a 14 year old girl whom she is adopting. When she was first confronted with lying she told her daughter why she didn’t want her to lie and what she did want: “I want to trust you and believe you.” Then she offered...
After sharing your feelings and setting the stage, it's time to ask the question directly. This moment is about being courageous and clear. Phrase your question in a way that feels natural to you but ensures there's no ambiguity about what you're asking. "Would you...