Five strategies to make difficult workplace conversations easier

As a leader, you experience highs and lows when managing people. It’s easy to tell someone they are hired or can expect a juicy annual bonus; telling them about a company restructuring or a failed promotion is more of a challenge. But there are ways to make sharing bad news less awkward for both parties. 

Here are five ways to hone your skills as a communicator and manager to make difficult conversations a breeze.