Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Simone E. Morris reports on inclusive leadership for the workplace. Most people want to avoid the term "hard" because of the ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson watched as players warmed up before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., in 2018. Re: “Kept dream alive — Civil rights leader sought an open, equitable society, ...

“I have tried everything, and Peter is still not doing what I need him to do. If this continues, I will have to fire him,” sighed Steve, a senior leader in a technology company. A fly on the wall ...

If there’s one key leadership skill that principals need, it’s the art of conversation. This skill has come into sharp focus as the role has become more complex and demanding, school leaders say. “We ...

Hard conversations are something most of us try to put off for as long as possible. Whether it’s talking to your boss about a mistake, confronting a friend who hurt your feelings, or discussing a ...

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Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...