EP144 – The Art of Having a Difficult Conversation with Julie Hutchison and Ian Luckett

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178772742 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW178772742 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">Julie shared the BIN model, which is designed to help you navigate difficult conversations with elegance and ease. The emphasis is on understanding and respecting the needs of both parties involved, creating an atmosphere for a win-win outcome. When you focus on what you need rather than what you dislike, you reduce the chance of pushback and pave the way for a more constructive conversation.</span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW178772742 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178772742 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW178772742 BCX0"><span class= "EOP SCXW178772742 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">  </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178772742 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW178772742 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">We delved into the importance of delegating within a flat structure, where many report into one or two individuals. Delegating</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">isn't</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">a sign of weakness or an admission that you</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">can't</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">handle everything yourself;</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">it's</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW178772742 BCX0">about recognizing the talents and aspirations of your team members. The right