In an increasingly polarized world, leaders who deploy three principles in challenging conversations set themselves apart.

As we move into 2026, advisory firm leaders face a convergence of pressures: tightening margins, rising client expectations and an increasingly competitive talent market. Many firms provide ...

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Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...