Questions to consider before you skip, delay or have that difficult conversation with someoneWhat is my “hidden hope” for this conversation?What can I realistically hope to achieve?What’s my contribution to the situation?Do I tend to look for problems with this person or about this issue?Is it already starting to resolve itself?Have I done a “H.A.L.T.” check—Am I hungry, angry, lonely, or tired?How long ago did it arise? Is it a repeat or recurring problem?How material is the issue to your relationship or to the job?Do you just want to be right?Do I have concrete examples and solutions?

Are You Chickening Out Or Making A Strategic Decision

Conduct more productive conversations. As a working parent, you lead meetings, advocate for your children, and make presentations that win clients—all with ease. But when your personal life spills into your professional life—whether it's negotiating a schedule change with your boss or talking to your spouse about responsibilities at home—it can be a challenge to communicate effectively and reach agreement. Communicate Better with Everyone provides the expert advice, sample language, and practical solutions you need to help you have more productive conversations with everyone, from your manager to yourself. You'll learn to: Discuss your career and family commitments with your boss Set boundaries—and stick to them Create a safe environment for open, honest conversations Decide whether—and what—to disclose when facing a personal crisis Talk back to your inner critic The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

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Conduct more productive conversations. As a working parent, you lead meetings, advocate for your children, and make presentations that win clients--all with ease. But when your personal life spills into your professional life--whether it's negotiating a schedule change with your boss or talking to your spouse about responsibilities at home--it can be a challenge to communicate effectively and reach agreement. Communicate Better with Everyone provides the expert advice, sample language, and practical solutions you need to help you have more productive conversations with everyone, from your manager to yourself. You'll learn to: <ul> <li>Discuss your career and family commitments with your boss</li> <li>Set boundaries--and stick to them</li> <li>Create a safe environment for open, honest conversations</li> <li>Decide whether--and what--to disclose when facing a personal crisis</li> <li>Talk back to your inner critic</li> </ul> The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

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