Overview
You have received a bunch of complaints about a member of your team, Joseph, smelling like body odor. You have noticed that by lunchtime, the smell seems to get stronger. He has talked recently about switching deodorants to a more natural version. You know this is a sensitive situation that is going to require a difficult conversation.
Using the steps outlined by Mel Robbins in the How to Have Difficult Conversations video, describe how you would approach this situation. Then, ask a friend or family member to play Joseph’s part and practice the conversation.
For this discussion, complete the following steps:
- Share your written approach to the difficult conversation.
- Answer the following questions about the practice conversation:
- How did you feel having this conversation with your friend or family member?
- Did preparing for the conversation beforehand using the four steps outlined by Mel Robbins help? Why or why not?
- Draw from personal or professional experiences and use them as examples to support your position. If you are using internet sources, please include a link to the source in your response.