Hey Reader, October was all about finding your backbone without losing your composure. Here are the three posts that resonated most with the community this month. Whether you missed them or just want a quick recap, here's what got people talking: #1. Being Nice Won't Save You in Difficult Conversations Think being agreeable will get people to treat you better? Here's the truth: it won't. Being nice in conflict often gets you steamrolled, not respected. There's a big difference between being...

Hey Reader, Ever been in a heated argument and suddenly found yourself saying things you didn't mean? That's because you were in it instead of observing it. In this week's episode, I'm teaching you the exact framework I use with every single one of my legal clients when they're facing high-stakes conflict. Here's what you'll learn: Why observing (not absorbing) changes everything in conflict How to use breath as your secret weapon before responding The power of saying less—and why long...

Hey Reader, You’re stuck in a conversation that’s going absolutely nowhere. You’re ready to wrap it up, but you don’t want to be rude or make things awkward. So how can you exit gracefully? Here are three ways to politely wrap it up without burning any bridges. #1. Close the loop. Bring the conversation back to where it started. If you started by talking about family, circle back with something like: “Well, I’m glad to hear the family’s doing well. It was good to see you, (name).” #2. Check...