Most of us have actively avoided a difficult conversation. Nobody relishes having that feeling of dread in the pit of their stomach or the worry that a conversation will become a full-blown confrontation. But let’s face it, avoiding difficult conversations forever is neither possible nor wise. The stress, strains, uncertainty, and developments of the last … Read more
This piece comes from Nicola Richardson, who founded The People Mentor to help small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability, and lead with calm, practical confidence. If you’ve been promoted to manage people who used to be your peers, including a genuine friend, this article is for you. Navigating the boss versus … Read more
If you’re dealing with a coworker who undermines you, not sharing information, taking credit, making you look bad in front of others, this article is for you. It covers how to tell the difference between simple competitiveness and a genuine pattern worth addressing, and exactly how to approach the conversation. Key takeaways from The People … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. Today, I’m going to look at different approaches to dealing with crucial and difficult conversations to get the best outcome. No manager ever relishes having a conversation where they have to let someone go, or tell them about a change they weren’t expecting. Sometimes it’s not actually delivering … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about determination and why it’s an important attribute for a leader to have. One of your main tasks as a leader is to rally your people behind you and motivate them to achieve their goals. Inevitably, there will be obstacles … Read more