Most conversations don’t fail because of the topic.
They fail because people don’t feel safe.
That’s the big takeaway from Chapter 7 of Crucial Conversations.
When safety drops:
• People shut down
• Or they push back
And nothing productive happens.
Great leaders do one thing differently:
They create safety first.
They make it clear:
• We’re on the same team (mutual purpose)
• I respect you, no matter what (mutual respect)
Your challenge this week:
Think of one conversation you’ve been avoiding.
Before you have it, ask yourself:
How can I make this feel safe for the other person?
Drop it below if you’re willing to share:
What’s the conversation… and how will you make it safe?