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Whether sharing bad news with a committee, providing performance feedback or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Disagreements don't disappear when they're ignored. People are often concerned about having a difficult conversation because they're worried the person might react defensively to what they've got to say.
