Why Leaders Avoid Difficult Conversations

It’s not just about discomfort – it’s about fear of failure, lack of confidence, and corporate politics. Leaders hesitate because they don’t feel supported, don’t want to look incompetent, or they’re trying to keep the peace with their team. But avoiding conflict doesn’t keep the peace – it makes things worse.

What Most Leaders Don’t Know

Every big problem in an organization can be traced back to a conversation that should have happened but didn’t. The reason: Most of us have been conditioned to avoid conflict, we unconsciously see conflict as a problem to avoid at all costs. But conflict itself isn’t the problem – mismanagement is. Mismanagement costs companies millions in lost productivity, customer complaints, safety, lawsuits, and turnover. For a snapshot of conflict management and to learn more about The Performannce Coaching Model, click one of the buttons below:
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