How to Have Difficult Conversations as a Leader | Colleen Connors | Startup2Standup

Difficult conversations are an unavoidable part of running and leading a business. In this Startup2Standup session, Colleen Connors from Coaching Leaders Global shares a practical framework founders and leaders can use to approach difficult conversations with greater clarity, objectivity and compassion. Colleen covers: • How to separate facts from emotion • The Fact → Impact → Curiosity → Agreement framework • Handling employee underperformance • Letting someone go • Managing co-founder disagreements • Keeping difficult conversations focused on what the business needs • Why compassion doesn't mean removing accountability • Choosing the right environment for an important conversation • Why difficult conversations shouldn't be handled through email or WhatsApp • How to prepare before having the conversation A practical session for founders, business owners and anyone responsible for leading people. Startup2Standup brings founders and entrepreneurs together to learn from each other, build genuine relationships and hear practical advice from experienced guest speakers.