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Difficult conversations are one of the most common leadership responsibilities managers try to avoid. Not because they do not care. Not because they do not recognize the issue. And not because they believe the situation will magically disappear. Most managers avoid difficult conversations because they are uncomfortable, uncertain, or unprepared to handle the reaction that may follow. The problem is that avoidance rarely keeps the peace. More often, it quietly allows performan