❌ Myth: Rip Off the Band-Aid

The best way to handle a difficult conversation is to “rip off the Band-Aid” and get it over with.

✅ Reality: Rushing in without preparation often makes the situation worse. Taking time to reflect, gather facts, and set the tone leads to far better results.

Avoiding tough conversations indefinitely isn’t good leadership. But neither is showing up to a difficult conversation without considering what we really want from it and checking our own emotional baggage at the door.