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6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

Update: 2021-05-11

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Season finale! In the final episode of Season 1, Melissa shares the value of real talk conversations and offers tips on how to facilitate those often awkward, or difficult discussions. She also shares lessons learned from this season’s guests as they explored how to communicate during turbulent times.

Topics covered:
- How to assess your mindset
- The value of real talk
- Unity during a crisis
- The benefits of open conversation
- Creating safe spaces

Actions to take:
- Constantly evaluate your environment
- Have difficult conversations
- Point to data to minimize bias
- Don't make decisions alone

Resources mentioned:
- PRSA
- "The Value of Real Talk" article
- PR Pro Gear

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6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

6. How to Have Real and Difficult Conversations

Melissa Vela-Williamson