<div style='width:100%;  clear:both;'><a href="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FinalCoverArt.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-847" title="FinalCoverArt" alt="" src="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FinalCoverArt-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a>It's much easier for managers to give positive feedback than to tackle those tough conversations that are such an important part of the job.   That's  why Chapter 10 of "WORK HAPPY: WHAT GREAT BOSSES KNOW" is titled "You Can't Be Too Nice for a Tough Conversation."

On July 11, at 2pm ET, we're going to share some of the key lessons of that chapter -- and much more --  in a live webinar.

I'll  guide you through a step-by-step process that helps you deal with challenging conversations and deliver positive results.  To register for the webinar on Poynter's NewsU, <a href="http://www.newsu.org/courses/challenging-conversations-guide-bosses">just click on this link</a>:

Here's what we will cover in the session:
<div>
<ul>
	<li>The key steps to prepare for a tough conversation and why skipping a step can trip you up</li>
	<li>Why your first words are critical – and how to choose them wisely</li>
	<li>How to deal with the “4 D’s”: denial, deflection, disruption and "dumping on the boss"</li>
	<li>The surest ways to sabotage yourself in a tough talk</li>
	<li>How to wrap up a conversation so it ends well for everyone</li>
	<li>Why your ability to have difficult conversations can make for a happier workplace</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JillBlack1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-890" title="JillBlack1" alt="" src="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JillBlack1-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>To make things even more practical and interactive, we will set up a series of common scenarios managers face.  Working with NewsU's Vicki Krueger,  we will play out the scenarios -- but pause to let the participants in the audience decide how Vicki will respond.  Will she argue?  Shut down?  Become highly emotional?  You will decide -- and I will have to respond right there, the right way.

There will also be a Q &amp; A session afterward.  This webinar is open to aspiring great bosses in any field and every workplace.

Once again, for more information on the webinar and to register, <a href="http://www.newsu.org/courses/challenging-conversations-guide-bosses">just click this link.</a>

</div></div><div style='width:100%;  clear:both;'><a href="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FinalCoverArt.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-847" title="FinalCoverArt" alt="" src="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/FinalCoverArt-198x300.jpg" width="198" height="300" /></a>It's much easier for managers to give positive feedback than to tackle those tough conversations that are such an important part of the job.   That's  why Chapter 10 of "WORK HAPPY: WHAT GREAT BOSSES KNOW" is titled "You Can't Be Too Nice for a Tough Conversation."

On July 11, at 2pm ET, we're going to share some of the key lessons of that chapter -- and much more --  in a live webinar.

I'll  guide you through a step-by-step process that helps you deal with challenging conversations and deliver positive results.  To register for the webinar on Poynter's NewsU, <a href="http://www.newsu.org/courses/challenging-conversations-guide-bosses">just click on this link</a>:

Here's what we will cover in the session:
<div>
<ul>
	<li>The key steps to prepare for a tough conversation and why skipping a step can trip you up</li>
	<li>Why your first words are critical – and how to choose them wisely</li>
	<li>How to deal with the “4 D’s”: denial, deflection, disruption and "dumping on the boss"</li>
	<li>The surest ways to sabotage yourself in a tough talk</li>
	<li>How to wrap up a conversation so it ends well for everyone</li>
	<li>Why your ability to have difficult conversations can make for a happier workplace</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JillBlack1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-890" title="JillBlack1" alt="" src="http://whatgreatbossesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JillBlack1-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>To make things even more practical and interactive, we will set up a series of common scenarios managers face.  Working with NewsU's Vicki Krueger,  we will play out the scenarios -- but pause to let the participants in the audience decide how Vicki will respond.  Will she argue?  Shut down?  Become highly emotional?  You will decide -- and I will have to respond right there, the right way.

There will also be a Q &amp; A session afterward.  This webinar is open to aspiring great bosses in any field and every workplace.

Once again, for more information on the webinar and to register, <a href="http://www.newsu.org/courses/challenging-conversations-guide-bosses">just click this link.</a>

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