April 25: Don't avoid difficult conversations

Upgrade your feedback skills with the CLEAR framework.

• C – Context: Set the stage appropriately

• L – Listen: Start with questions to understand perspective

• E – Evidence: Provide specific, observable examples

• A – Action: Develop collaborative improvement steps

• R – Review: Establish clear follow-up mechanisms

Take Action: Identify one feedback conversation you've been avoiding. Prepare for it using the CLEAR framework: Context, Listen, Evidence, Action, Review. Schedule it within the next three days.