<ol><li>Build positive relationships: Pat people on the back more than kicking them in the pants;</li><li>Tell people they matter by being prepared when they show up</li><li>Choose an effective location - a neutral space or take a walk.</li><li>Stay open: Prepare, but don’t script everything you plan to say. </li><li>Get to the point quickly.</li><li>Turn to the future quickly: State the issue, give an example, declare your positive intention for them and ask, “How might you improve in this area?”</li></ol>

Power tips for tough conversation

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<h2>6 Power Tips for Having a Tough Conversation</h2>
You tried to deal with the issue when it was small but there's no improvement. Now it's time for a tough conversation. 
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#1. Build positive relationships: <blockquote>
Positive relationships are the foundation for successful tough conversations.
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Pat people on the back more than kicking them in the pants. You suck the life out of people when all you do is point out what's wrong. 
#2. Preparation: <blockquote>
Tell people they matter by being prepared when they show up. 
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Don't say, "I'll be with you after I finish this email." 

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	<li>Set your phone to 'do not disturb' before they arrive. </li>
	<li>Put your computer to sleep. </li>
	<li>Get your head in a positive space. 
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	<li>Write down three positive qualities you see in the person. </li>
	<li>Record your best intention. </li>
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	<li>Think more about what you want than what you don't want. </li>
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"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." Alexander Graham Bell 
#3. Location: <blockquote>
Your office is number three on the list of best places to have a tough conversation. 
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Have tough conversations in their office, not yours. If their office isn't an option, choose a neutral space or take a walk. 
Remove physical barriers. Don't sit behind your desk, for example. 
#4. Stay open: Prepare for a tough conversation with a trusted adviser or coach, but don't script everything you plan to say. 
#5. Get to the point quickly: Avoid chit-chat. The feedback sandwich is full of baloney. It's a terrible waste of positive affirmations. 

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	<li>"Let's jump right in." </li>
	<li>"There's an issue I'd like to discuss." </li>
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#6. Turn to the future: Turn tough conversations toward the future quickly. 
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Don't spend 45 minutes explaining what's wrong and 10 minutes discussing how to make it right. 
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	<li>State the issue. </li>
	<li>Give an example. </li>
	<li>Declare your positive intention for them. </li>
	<li>Ask, "How might you improve in this area?" </li>
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What power tips for tough conversations might you add? (I'm planning to add to the list this afternoon.)
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You tried to deal with the issue when it was small but there's no improvement. Now it's time for a tough conversation. Power Tips for Tough Conversations: #1. Build positive relationships: Positive relationships are the foundation for successful tough conversations. Pat people on the back more than kicking them in the pants.

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