Hi Reader,

So you know you need to have the conversation…

But now you’re thinking:

“What do I actually say?”

This is where most leaders get stuck.

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🚫 What Doesn’t Work

Most difficult conversations go sideways because we:

Soften the message too much

Talk around the issue

Or come in too direct and trigger defensiveness

Either way—the message doesn’t land.

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🧠 A Better Way to Structure It

Here’s a simple structure that works:

1. Start with clarity (facts, not emotion) from your perspective:
“I’ve been noticing…”

2. Explain the impact
“Here’s why this matters…”

3. Set expectations moving forward
“This is what needs to happen going forward…”

That’s it. Clear. Direct. Respectful.

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📖 What Happens When You Get It Right

I’ve seen leaders delay conversations for weeks…

When they finally had the conversation I usually hear that it went far better than expected once they finally addressed the issue clearly.

Because most people don’t need perfection they need clarity

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🔧 Want Help Structuring Your Exact Conversation?

This is where most people still struggle:

👉 “How do I apply this to my situation?”

That’s exactly why I built a tool to help.

It takes your situation and helps you:

Organize your thoughts

Structure the conversation

Even suggest how to phrase it

I’ll show you more about it next week

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⚡ Your Next Step

Before you close this email:

Write down the opening line for the conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Don’t overthink it. Just start

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And if you haven’t grabbed it yet:

Download the Difficult Conversation Guide ​ Download Now

It’ll make this much easier.

Talk soon,
​Sharon Justice​
Founder, Leadership Coach & Strategist
​Justice Leadership​
sharon@justiceleadership.com

P.S. If you’re still unsure how to phrase your conversation, this is exactly where most leaders get stuck. I built something to help you structure it in minutes—more on that next week.