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Keep your objective in mind

Keep your objective in mind

You’re all about clarity, but the other person may not be. If they try to deflect focus, steer back to your objective and stick to facts.

While you should be prepared for the conversation to go poorly, don’t be surprised if it goes well.

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Talking tough discussions at work need to be talked with some principles in mind. :)

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