The 5A’s of High-Stakes Conversations: A Leadership Toolkit for Women Driving Leadership in Financial Strategy
Speaker: Esther Weinberg, Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer, The Ready Zone Presentation: 70% of employees avoid tough conversations with their boss, colleagues, or direct reports. The cost of avoidance is staggering: an average of $7,500 lost per conversation, and 1 in 5 employees estimate that staying silent in crucial moments cost their organization over $50,000. On top of that, 40% admit to losing two or more weeks ruminating on unresolved issues. U.S. employees spend 2.8 hours per week managing conflict—adding up to $59 billion in paid hours. It’s even more complex for women. Many avoid hard conversations due to fear