Are you having the Real Conversation – nothing changes without it

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You’re in a work conversation, and you’re just not getting through.  And it matters.  It needs to get through. 

So you regroup and go again.  Because you’re not someone who gives up easily.  And you get the same result, they either

  • Agree, but you know they’re not going to do anything about it
  • Explain in detail the situation which makes it so it’s not really a problem
  • Suggest that it definitely be brought up at the future ‘strategy day’

And the numerous other approaches, none of which give you any movement forward.  You’re frustrated.  Maybe doubting yourself.

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