We live in polarizing times and it’s easy for conversation to lead to topics that spark high passions—from politics and climate change to DEI, immigration, or broadly defined human-centric leadership.

Picture this: you’ve spent hours tidying the house and preparing delicious dishes. Finally, friends and family have begun to arrive. You all sit down to eat, and the conversations around life updates ...

Many people find it difficult to discuss diversity, politics, and social justice topics in classrooms and other forums. This sentiment is rising, as reported by a Pew Research Center survey where ...

In a hyperpartisan political climate, it can be hard to engage with people who hold opposing viewpoints. As Thanksgiving arrives, some University of Virginia students are approaching this year’s ...

In business, leadership, and personal relationships, the ability to manage difficult conversations is a critical skill. Whether it is addressing underperformance, negotiating a contract, delivering ...

Offering fresh strategies and an updated format, our professional learning guide, Teaching Strategies: PD for Navigating Difficult Conversations, equips you with everything you need to make all your ...

If you're a folk music aficionado, you might be familiar with this line: "Speaking strictly for me, we both could have died then and there." It's from singer-songwriter Joan Baez's 1975 song "Diamonds ...