Managing Difficult Conversations with Your Staff
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Produced & mixed by Burgundy Sound Studio
Music by Luca Gennaro
People naturally move away from discomfort, so when there’s a conversation you know you need to have, it’s normal to want to avoid it.
But what if you went into the conversation thinking it would be a great way to realign your relationship with that person rather than thinking it would be hard? It might actually go well and improve your rapport with one another.
Reframing your mindset is a great way to start going towards, rather than away from, these type of conversations with your staff.
In this episode, you will learn the three most important things to remember in a conversation with a staffer who isn’t quite meeting the mark:
Know the outcome you are hoping for from the conversation
Be clear
Be kind
Be honest
If you are a leader, it is your responsibility to give your team the tools they need to grow, the patience to let them get there, and the time needed from you to commit to their growth.
It feels easier to put off tough conversations, but putting them off just causes more stress and misalignment. Set clear expectations and let your people rise to the occasion.
And if you already know they aren’t the right fit for the role, be honest about that, too. Don’t string people along; either find them a new role or let them find an environment where they will have a chance to thrive.
