Initiating a Difficult Conversation with a Colleague
Description
How might we approach a difficult conversation with a colleague?
Let’s start by remembering that we are on the same team, and we’re both looking for ways to reach a student who is having a hard time. For our part, we can lead with empathy and imagination. When it’s time to talk we can actually start by listening. And then we can communicate directly and without apologizing. Here are the first few steps we can consider taking.
00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Sitting on the Same Side of the Table
05:01 - I See Where You’re Coming From
07:00 - I’ve Done the Same Thing
08:45 - Two Ears, One Mouth
12:31 - Recruiting Cooperation
14:51 - The Ask
17:10 - How Can I Approach the Conversation Without…
19:22 - Resources
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Find the full show notes at https://victoriaboler.com/elemental-conversations
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