by Tom Esch | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
Have you ever had to speak to someone who has more rank than you do, about a delicate topic? Just imagining doing this is frightening to most of us. In order to grow your capacity at home and at work, and to resolve issues, there are times you will need to do this....
by Tom Esch | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
Are you looking for innovative ideas to build deeper relationships at work and home? Here is a real simple one that you can do with potentially powerful results. I tried it out this year at a big family Christmas party at our home. We planned for twenty-four people,...
by Tom Esch | Jan 3, 2017 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
Have you heard the one about the monastery where the monks can only speak two words every ten years? A monk, after his first ten years, went to the abbot and said “Bed hard.” The abbot said “Bless you my son, go in peace.” Another ten years followed and the monk...
by Tom Esch | Jan 27, 2016 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
So you are not getting along very well with that other person and your stress level is high. You have decided it is time for “The Bigga” conversation. Congratulations! It takes incredible courage to even seriously consider it especially in conflict-reticent...
by Tom Esch | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncomfortable Conversations, Blog
This Thanksgiving I imagine you may be sitting down with family and/or friends to enjoy a meal. When you do there will probably be a conversation. If there are football fans there may be some comments about a recent game. If there are people with different...
