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Tough Leadership Conversations

Practical insights, honest perspectives, and frameworks you can apply before your next meeting. Updated weekly, written for leaders who are serious about getting better.

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November 13, 2024
Being Better: What To Do When Someone On Your Team Isn’t Showing Up as Their Best Self (Five Tough Talks)
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into the “Being Better” conversation—one of the Five Tough Talks® every leader should be ready to have. When a team member isn’t showing up as their best self consistently, it’s essential to step in with compassion and clarity.
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November 6, 2024
What’s Going On?: Exploring Shifts in Employee Behavior, Performance, or Relationships (Five Tough Talks)
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the importance of the “What’s Going On” conversation—one of the Five Tough Talks every leader must master. This conversation is essential for addressing subtle yet impactful shifts in behavior.
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October 23, 2024
How We Work: Setting the Rules, Routines, & Rhythms for Team Alignment (Five Tough Talks)
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the first of the Five Tough Talks every leader needs to master: the “How We Work” conversation. I share personal stories, including how a simple conversation transformed a trip to Italy and strengthened my 25-year marriage.
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October 9, 2024
Introducing the Five Tough Talks Online Certification Program
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast I introduce the Five Tough Talks Online Certification Program, a self-paced leadership development course designed to help leaders at every level navigate difficult conversations with confidence and clarity.
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October 2, 2024
The Five Tough Talks All Leaders Need to Master for Highly Aligned and High Performing Teams
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we tackle the essential skill of navigating tough conversations—whether in leadership or life. We explore why so many of us avoid these difficult talks, how fear often holds us back, and the missed opportunities that come with delay.

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