Download or read book Tough Talk written by Andrea Hopke and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOUGH TALK shares insights and tips for tackling some of the most prevalent and difficult conversations in the corporate/business world. These 10 tips present practical actions that not only prepare you for a specific conversation, but also build your self-awareness: an essential ingredient for leadership development. Difficult conversations take courage and resolve regardless of your position within an organization. This book will help you to identify key issues and to prepare prior to a challenging conversation with a boss, a direct report, a peer, or an employee.