Which leadership conversation are you postponing?


Dear Reader

Maa Katyayani is associated with strength and courage.

Today’s leadership reflection is about a quieter form of courage: having the conversation you keep postponing.

Perhaps you need to:

  • Discuss your readiness for a larger role.
  • Address repeated underperformance.
  • Challenge an unrealistic commitment.
  • Set a boundary with a demanding stakeholder.

Avoidance may bring temporary relief. The underlying issue usually remains.

Today’s action: Prepare your opening using three elements:

Observation: “Here is what I have noticed.”
​
Impact: “Here is why it matters.”​
Request: “Here is what I would like us to agree.”

For a career conversation, that could sound like:

“I would like to discuss my readiness for broader responsibility. What evidence would you need to see over the next 90 days?”

Courage becomes more effective when supported by preparation.

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