Are you having fierce conversations on a daily basis, both with yourself and others? Do you know what a fierce conversation is, and are you prepared to have one? Warning: they may make you wince or change your perspective! This week, Hallie discussed the Seven Principles behind author Susan Scott’s book, Fierce Conversations. We discuss how to practice and habit-stack these tougher moments into your position as a leader, why your words matter, and how to sit in uncomfortable silence.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What is a fierce conversation?
• Why is it so important for leaders to have fierce conversations?
• How to prepare for big conversations, and how to show up with clarity and grace, even if what you hear is about to make you wince.

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Timestamps:

[1:19] What does fierce conversation mean to you? It can make you want to win, and it can also be a real and transparent conversation.

[2:23] We have to practice having tough and fierce conversations, and business is a great place.

[6:07] Great leaders know how to ask the right questions.

[6:50] The Seven Principles of Fierce Conversation:

1. Master the courage to interrogate reality.
2. Come out from behind yourself into the conversation and make it real.
3. Be here, prepared, or nowhere else.
4. Tackle your toughest challenge or issue today.
5. Obey your instinct.
6. Take responsibility for your emotional wake.
7. Let silence do the heavy lifting.

[23:41] It is a beautiful relationship with both parties open to having fierce conversations and seeing that there are three truths: each side and then the facts.

[27:03] It’s okay to put the brakes on a conversation if you cannot be present.

[32:09] Check your own energy.

[33:48] Make sure you are clear so you can come in from a neutral and balanced position.

[34:07] As a leader, your words have a strong impact.

[37:02] Sit in silence and see how uncomfortable it is to break the silence.

[42:36] Fierce conversations help us change our perspective, and change our intent. You have to be willing to ask a lot of questions so you can actually hear someone else’s side and understand where they are coming from.