[Lifestyle] Just became a boss? Here’s expert-approved advice on how to navigate difficult conversations

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Do you face difficulty in establishing a formal ground of communication with your employees as a manager? It might be intimidating to pave your way as a senior, especially if you’re doing it for the first time.

Maintaining firm yet cordial communication with your employees on their performance can get tricky, but you can find your way around it.

 

Common psychological barriers new managers face when initiating difficult conversations

New managers mostly face psychological barriers such as “fear of conflict, anxiety about damaging relationships, and self-doubt in their authority”. They also might worry about being disliked or misunderstood and struggle with the discomfort of delivering negative feedback, said Shivani Misri Sadhoo, psychologist and relationship

counsellor.

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