When you think of a fierce conversation, think passion, integrity, authenticity, collaboration. Think cultural transformation. Think leadership.

“I’d like to get a firm grasp on reality, but somebody keeps moving it.”

a fierce conversation is one in which we come out from behind ourselves into the conversation and make it real.

Few employees are content with a merely contractual relationship in which they exchange their time and skills for a pay-check, then go home to spend their paychecks on what their lives are really about. Most care deeply about the reputation and values of the companies they work for and would like to feel that their ability to live up to those value

Successful relationships require that all parties view getting their core needs met as being legitimate.

However, many work teams as well as couples have a list of undiscussables, issues they avoid broaching at all costs in order to preserve a modicum of peace, to preserve the relationship. In reality, the relationship steadily deteriorates for lack of the very conversations they so carefully avoid. It’s difficult to raise the level if the slide has l

I am successful to the degree that who I am and what I live are in alignment.

one of the rules of engagement for companies, couples, and individuals who are practicing the principles of fierce conversations is that while no one has to change, everyone has to have the conversation.

Authenticity is a powerful attractor. When we free our true selves and release the energy, others recognize it and respond. It is as if we have set ourselves ablaze. Others are attracted to the warmth and add their logs to the fire.