Two-thirds of managers are afraid of this…

A recent Havard Business Review article highlighted a scary survey result.

Two-thirds of managers are afraid to have conversations with employees. Here are the results from HBR.

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If this affects nearly 70% of managers, chances are that some folks in your shop have the same issue.

The article gives some good advice on how to have good discussions with employees. But I think it also is important to remember the value of good, frank advice that you received.

 

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