Description

Step into the battlefield of communication. In this episode of The 20 Minute Freedom Project, host Josh Lopez tackles the number one place where leaders lose the war: hard conversations. If you are replaying a conversation in your mind but avoiding it in real life, this episode is your wake-up call.

Josh shares the compelling story of "Mason," a young Navy SEAL whose hesitation to speak up nearly cost his team their lives, proving that in leadership, silence is death. You will learn why choosing comfort over courage doesn't just cost success, it costs trust and respect.

What You Will Learn:

• The Conflict Triangle: The three critical forces—Truth, Tone, and Trust—that make or break a difficult conversation.
• The Cost of Silence: Why avoiding conflict makes you a dangerous leader.
• The 4-Step Formula: A tactical guide to having hard conversations today, from stating the problem to creating an agreement.
• The Target Analogy: Why your team can’t hit a bullseye if you keep them blindfolded.

Actionable Insight: Leadership isn't about holding people accountable; it's about holding conversations before accountability is required.

Listen now to master the art of hard conversations. If you found value in this episode, please share it with a friend who needs to hear this message.