Many people are looking for one thing: a perfect way to have a challenging conversation without people getting upset or saying the wrong thing. Unfortunately, this doesn’t exist, and a challenging conversation will always be uncomfortable! In this episode, I take a look at some principles to apply to challenging conversations, instead of focusing on the perfect preparation or process. Like the Show? Please Leave a Review! ✅ If you like this episode or the show in general, please take a few minutes to leave a review by clicking one of the links below. Your review really helps me to reach a wider audience of thoughtful leaders, so we can improve workplaces around the world. I appreciate you taking the time! ? >>> Click here to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. >>> Click here to leave a rating on Spotify. Interested in working with me? If you're interested in potentially working with me, I invite you to apply for a complimentary coaching call. This can help you to:  Understand more about how I coach Make progress on some of your key challenges; and Decide whether we're a good fit to work together. I can't coach everyone who applies, but if you don't try, we'll never know!  >>> Click here to apply for your complimentary coaching session.  Show Links: Crucial Conversations Course. Crucial Conversations Book. Difficult Conversations Book. Thoughtful Leader Difficult Conversations eBook. Build Empathy With the Iceberg Model. Thoughtful Leader Podcast #214: Self-interest is a trust destroyer. Article: Why Building Trust Is Better Than Authority.