{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"5 Ways to Handle Tough Discussions","description":"No matter if the conversation is about the pandemic, equality in the workplace, politics, religion, these days tough discussions are happening every day. How do you handle them? Listen in to hear my 5 ways to handle tough discussions and create an open and inviting space for conversation.&amp;nbsp; First things first, check your ego at the door. Don\u2019t enter conversations showcasing your personal opinions. If you walk into a conversation already convinced that you\u2019re right, you won\u2019t be inviting conversation.&amp;nbsp; Next you want to observe how others are sharing information. Read their verbal and non-verbal cues and alter your body language and tone to help them feel more willing to share. Then validate what they\u2019re saying.&amp;nbsp; Let them know you hear what they\u2019re saying and that you understand where they are coming from. They don\u2019t need to hear your opinions, they just need to know that they\u2019re heard.&amp;nbsp; Last, just keep listening. Keep your ears open and create a safe space for others to share. How are you handling these discussions?&amp;nbsp; Show Notes:  [01:11] Tough discussions are all around us right now. How do you handle them?&amp;nbsp; [01:52] When you know you\u2019re entering an uncomfortable zone, check your ego at the door. [02:27] Observe how others are sharing information.&amp;nbsp; [03:10] Read the verbal and non-verbal cues.&amp;nbsp; [03:49] Validate what they\u2019re sharing so they feel comfortable communicating.&amp;nbsp; [05:06] Just keep listening.&amp;nbsp; [05:35] A quick recap of the 5 ways to handle tough discussions.&amp;nbsp;  Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram |  LinkedIn FOLLOW ME AT:  Website:  https:\/\/www.deirdrebreakenridge.com\/ Instagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dbreakenridge\/ Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DeirdreBreak... Twitter:  https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbreakenridge LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/deirdrebr\u2026 Email: deirdre@pureperformancecomm.com  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Women Worldwide with Deirdre Breakenridge","author_url":"http:\/\/www.womenworldwideshow.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20725367\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/991896\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/20725367"}