When a Workplace Conversation Goes Sideways
When a Workplace Conversation Goes Sideways We all experience moments at work that leave us reeling—tense conversations, poorly delivered feedback, or a comment that just didn’t sit right. Maybe your manager was rushed. Maybe the tone felt off, or something about the message struck a nerve. Whatever the reason, it’s okay to feel unsettled. If a workplace conversation goes sideways, what you’re feeling in the aftermath—frustration, confusion, hurt—is normal. It doesn’t make you unprofessional. It…