How to give someone really bad news?

<p>Philip Tate kicked us off with a story of someone doing a terrible job of delivering the news that someone was being let go from their job. If nothing else awful people can serve as a bad example.</p> <p> </p> <p>Camille Diaz added that she believes that giving someone bad news and then trying to comfort them by saying, “everything happens for a reason” is simply horrible. It takes away your power and is telling you not to feel however it is you feel or ask any questions. Just accept and deal.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kevin Wash likes to consider how bad is the bad news, not from his perspective but from the perspective of the person he has to tell. It could be a bigger or (if you’re lucky) a smaller deal than you think. And then, be matter of fact. Don’t embellish or try to soften. Just say it like it is and then move on to the practical stage of what happens next.</p> <p> </p> <p>Near the end Camille and I talked about how waiting to give bad news make it worse. Philp summarized it really well, “Tell it first. Tell it all. Tell it now.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Have you ever had someone give you bad news in a really awful way or do you have any tips for delivering bad news well?</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/</p> <p>Coach, mentor, author, trainer, and speaker running a consultancy business specializing in sales for international property development. Based in Spain</p> <p> </p> <p>Camille Diaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/</p> <p>She is an Optimization Coach. creating custom systems and processes you’ll love so you can do it, stick to it, and get lasting results.</p> <p> </p> <p>Philip Tate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptateaprfellowprsa/</p> <p>He is a communications consultant doing Brand Building | Strategic Communications and Marketing based in Charlotte NC</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Robyn Odegaard: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</a></p> <p>AKA Mental MacGyver. My doctorate is