Name: 4 tips to kickstart honest conversations at work
Uploaded: 2021-01-13T15:58:33Z
Duration: 9 min 18 s
Description: Why is it so hard to speak up and productively disagree at work? Leadership and organization coach Betsy Kauffman shows how to bring the candid conversations that usually happen at the watercooler out into the open with four practical strategies you can implement right now to have honest, transparent discussions with your colleagues.

Why is it so hard to speak up and productively disagree at work? Leadership and organization coach Betsy Kauffman shows how to bring the candid conversations that usually happen at the watercooler out into the open with four practical strategies you can implement right now to have honest, transparent discussions with your colleagues.

4 tips to kickstart honest conversations at work

Avoiding tough conversations at work creates a culture of silence and missed opportunities. A single honest, confident statement—like a 10-year-old calling for the truth during a neighborhood dispute—can shift an entire group dynamic. When people move watercooler talk into the open, teams grow more productive, happier, and courageous. Building this environment relies on confidence, intent, careful delivery, and always seeking solutions.