Show that you care being inquisitive about people and build rapport. Do not allow interruptions. Solicit opinions.
During a difficult conversation, we are not even away our identity can feel at risk. What triggers an identity quake for you may not trigger one for someone else. Become familiar with yours by observing the patterns of what tends to throw you off balance during difficult conversations and ask yourself why.
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Do you see, I do, We do, You do in here?
Set the context to your listener before you jump into the situation.