06/17/2026
If the conversation is even a little bit hard… pick up the phone.
Some of the best decisions, clearest resolutions, and strongest relationships have come from simply picking up the phone and having the conversation. Especially when it wasn’t the easiest one to have.
If you’re early in your career, this is a muscle worth building now. It might feel uncomfortable at first, but that discomfort is where your communication skills actually grow.
If it’s sensitive, detailed, or starting to go in circles… stop typing. Call them!