"Pushing Through Difficult Conversations with Leadership"
Eric Gray
About This Audio
Eric Gray discusses the importance of persisting through difficult conversations with leadership. He emphasizes that we must keep trying and not give up, even when conversations feel challenging or when we face resistance. His message is one of resilience and determination in advocating for lived experience perspectives.
Key Insight
"We must keep trying and not give up. Imagine Eric is right there, cheering you on for your next tough conversation."
Consider how persistence in difficult conversations can lead to meaningful change.
Reflection Questions
- •Do you ever try to avoid arguments or hard talks with your partners?
- •What makes it hard to truly listen to each other and share power?
- •Does getting better at talking and having hard talks feel right to you? Why or why not?
Try This Practice
The Persistence Mindset: Before your next difficult conversation with leadership, remind yourself that meaningful change often requires uncomfortable discussions.
Prepare your key points, take a deep breath, and remember Eric's encouragement to keep trying even when it feels hard.