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Maine and New Hampshire municipalities are navigating HR challenges — employee complaints, leave management, discipline, compliance — without dedicated HR staff. Here's what that risk looks like, and what you can do about it.
Difficult conversations are a natural part of leadership, but many leaders avoid them because they feel uncomfortable or uncertain about how to approach them. In this post, we explore why these conversations matter and how they help build psychological safety in the workplace. Using the CLEAR framework—Center yourself, Lay out the observation, Explore their perspective, Align on expectations, and Reinforce next steps—leaders can approach tough conversations with clarity, empa