How do I work with colleagues who avoid difficult conversations?

By |2026-01-12T13:10:44+00:00January 12, 2026|Categories: Leadership questions|Tags: , , |

Most senior leaders do not avoid difficult conversations because they are weak. They avoid them because they are managing risk, status or energy. This article applies behavioural science to identify the 5 archetypes of avoidance and provides the specific leadership moves to handle each one.