Talk Smart: The Art Of Crucial Conversations

Have you ever worried about having an important but difficult conversation with someone? Most of us have had that experience where we’ve wanted to have a crucial conversation but were unsure of how to do it well. In this episode of the Problem Solved Podcast Emily Gregory, the co-author of the book Crucial Conversations counsels us on how to do navigate those moments with clarity and confidence. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss —and might listen to over and again!

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Listen now and learn:

• How to prepare for a crucial conversation?
• How to manage emotions when the stakes are high?
• How to be clear and honest even when it isn’t easy.

More about Emily
Emily Gregory is coauthor of Crucial Conversations and a Crucial Learning master trainer who has helped thousands of organizations such as Intel, Yahoo, and the Mayo Clinic achieve new levels of success. Emily holds a Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. A dynamic speaker, Emily has spent her career identifying and leveraging behaviors crucial to effective living and leading.

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