Know that you are the one that has to first overcome that fear, because the person on the other side, the recipient – they will NEVER start that conversation.Īnd if the conversation never starts – the outcome – is inevitable. Weren’t afraid of the outcome, weren’t afraid of the answer. So I ask you if you are a leader – What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Let me tell you – when you avoid having a conversation like this, a conversation that matters that makes an impact deep into the life of someone else – you condone whatever outcome just happens. And then having that talk with the parents as well A coach having to tell a kid they made second string – or didn’t make the team at all.A talented salesperson doing just enough to get by, and not flourishing, because they are avoiding making too much money, because of life’s other circumstances.A parent having the talk about sex with their teen or pre-teen child (no, I didn’t say “the birds and the bees”), don’t sugar coat it.A mentor questioning the alcoholic if they had a drink this weekend.Short on money, wrong focus, or emotionally drained. An employee falling on hard times, personally or professionally.Let’s talk about some examples of “the talk” See, we build up in our mind sometimes what is the worst possible outcome – and then we avoid talking with the person we most need to talk to – and then what happens? The worst possible outcome. We avoid having the conversation for fear of the outcome of the talk with the other individual. Yet, sometimes, even when we know we need to have, “that talk” with someone about whatever “that talk” is we fear and we flee.
They are a key component in us changing our own lives, and in changing the lives of others. If you are a leader, a mentor, a parent, counselor or coach, anyone in a role that listens and offers advice, that is what today’s topic is about.Ĭonversations with other people are key to changing lives. This is a reminder for the people that are looked up to. (Maybe you want to watch or listen to it twice) Today on the FRONT is not about a list, or steps, or taking notes – it’s just some candid conversation. I’ve had notes on my list to have a talk about this for a bit, and today is when it matters 😊 Today – I have a little different format than normal.
I’ve heard this quote before today – “Be Brave Enough to Start a Conversation That Matters” and It speaks to me.
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