Reacting to “That’s easy for you to say” with empathy and humor

Have you ever been in a conversation with a colleague or manager where you’re trying to…

How to reply to “I’m bored” without losing your cool

When someone says I’m bored at work, it can be a frustrating and unproductive statement. As…

When they say “You’re doing it wrong,” say this instead

Conversations at work can be tricky, especially when someone is correcting your approach or method. It’s…

Deftly dealing with “I’m not arguing, I’m just passionately expressing my point of view”

Effective communication is a vital aspect of any successful workplace. When emotions run high, conversations can…

How to respond to “I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right”

When someone says I’m not arguing, I’m just explaining why I’m right in a workplace conversation,…

How to respond to “You’re not a good communicator”

Handling the Accusation: Strategies for Responding to You’re Not a Good Communicator in the Workplace It’s…

When your boss asks you to do something unethical, here’s what to say

When faced with a difficult situation where your boss asks you to do something unethical, it’s…

What to say when your boss says “I don’t trust you”

Handling a situation where your boss expresses a lack of trust can be a challenging and…

How to respond to “Your performance is subpar”

When it comes to receiving constructive criticism, especially about our performance, it can be a delicate…

What to say when they ask “Can we talk?”

Handling that infamous question: Can we talk? It’s like, you know it’s not going to be…