Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Is there a coworker or family member with whom you need to talk – but don’t? Maybe you’ve tried and it didn’t turn out as you had hoped. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make things worse. Whatever the reason, you feel stuck and you’d like to free up that energy for more useful purposes.
One of the most common reasons I hear in my workshops for not holding difficult conversations, is that people don’t know how to begin. Here are a few conversation openers I’ve picked up over the years and used many times.
I’d like to discuss something with you that I think will help us work together better.
I think we may have different ideas about _____________. When you have some time, I’d like to talk about it.
I’d like to hear your thoughts on ____________. Do you have a minute?
I need your help with what just happened (or – I need your help with __________). Can we talk?
Id like to see if we might reach a better understanding about ___________. I really want to hear your thoughts on this.
All of these openers...
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