Conversation Notes
Things you wish you'd read five minutes earlier
Practical, slightly opinionated notes for real conversations: deadlines, feedback, disagreement, trust repair. Useful in theory. Better if you rehearse.
- 14 min2026-04-17Note
The real reason deadline pushback goes badly (and what to say instead)
You are not negotiating with time itself. You're negotiating trade-offs. Make those visible and the deadline conversation gets easier.
Deadlines · Negotiation · Work - 15 min2026-04-17Note
When feedback sounds kind but lands badly
Most 'harsh' feedback is just vague judgement with extra heat. The fix is specific behaviour, real impact, and a clear next step.
Feedback · Leadership · Work - 14 min2026-04-17Note
Disagreeing with your manager without making it weird
The goal is not to win. The goal is to improve the decision without turning it into a status contest.
Disagreement · Work · Influence - 15 min2026-04-17Note
Repairing trust at work: what people get wrong
A good apology is responsibility plus repair. The rest is follow-through (and fewer speeches).
Trust repair · Accountability · Work