Be more prepared for the difficult conversations in your life, thanks to the invaluable insights offered up by Sheila Heen in this episode of On Leadership. The New York Times bestselling author and Harvard Law School professor joins us to discuss how you can more effectively navigate challenging conversations. Sheila emphasizes the need for leaders to be curious, understand their own intentions and the impact of their words, and separate feelings from facts, especially in a virtual or hybrid work environment.
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Sheila Heen: Do the Prep Work

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Sheila Heen: Do the Prep Work

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