Leaders, what questions are you asking?

Posted by Clay Parcells - March 6, 2017 - communications, critical conversations, Leadership Skills, self-awareness

I met with a leader this past week who was very frustrated with his team and their hesitation or resistance to provide meaningful perspectives and insights about an important issue facing the organization. We talked about the meeting and what he was observing about his behaviors and actions. With some probing, he was able […]

Difficult Conversations and Leadership

Posted by Clay Parcells - September 24, 2010 - communications, critical conversations, crucial confrontations, Georgetown University, Rebecca Heino

This week, I had the privilege to speak to MBA students at Georgetown University. Dr. Rebecca Heino teaches a course on communications and asked the panelist to discuss our experiences with difficult conversations in the workplace. The students were engaged and asked thought provoking questions. As I was participating, I kept thinking how fortunate these students were to […]