Think about when you didn’t address an issue and you knew you needed to. The internal feeling can be painstaking and deplete your energy when holding the tension of avoidance.

As we continue to explore Crucial Conversations, research shows that the lag time between the time an issue occurs and the time it is addressed is the determining factor between success and failure in resolving the issue. You may want to read the last sentence, again. We agree and have found that in conversations with our clients that the bigger the gap, the greater the misunderstanding.

It’s critical for you, your team and organization, to be able to have Crucial Conversations without the devastating lag time, in fact sustainable success depends on it.

How do we navigate Crucial Conversations?

Here are 4 applicable tools you can learn and practice:

1. Be truthful and focus on strengthening relationships

You will increase in your influence

2. Shrink the lag time and address issues head on

You will Improve your own competency, along with your team and organization

3. Be clear that the relationship is priority

You will strengthen the trust in your relationships

4. Boost your personal mindfulness and overall health

Your body keeps the score, letting go of negative emotions and thoughts is key to better health

*Note: You can still choose to be truthful and keep your relationships. Tools and resources for Crucial Conversations is designed for successful outcomes.