Difficult conversations are a part of life, yet many people don’t know how to have them. Whether it’s addressing a sensitive topic with a friend or confronting a coworker about a problem at work, these conversations can be uncomfortable and even intimidating.
How to Make Difficult Conversations Worse, as Seen on “Succession”
Four common mistakes the Roys – and Cousin Greg – made this week.
April 04, 2023
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Summary.
There are so many moments in “Rehearsal,” the latest episode of “Succession,” where characters face the choice of engaging in a hard conversation and choose avoidance. While this may seem like an easy way out in the moment, in the long run, it can be a recipe for disaster. Here’s a closer look at four common mistakes the Roys made — and how they could have done things differently.
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