Difficult Conversations: Money, Boundaries, and the Truth We Avoid

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis explore why some conversations feel so difficult, and how to approach them with clarity, calm, and courage. 

They unpack real-world examples from business, leadership, and everyday life, including negotiating costs and value, managing financial decisions without shame, setting boundaries that can be enforced, and navigating communication breakdowns like interruptions and “20-minute monologues” disguised as dialogue. 

This conversation is a reminder that difficult conversations become easier when we focus on facts, shared goals, respect, and personal accountability—especially in a world that profits from chaos. 

Topics include:
• Money conversations: facts vs. emotions, shame, and self-worth
• Negotiation and value: paying for results, not promises
• Boundaries and respect: how to set them—and enforce them
• Communication breakdowns: interruptions, monologues, and listening
• Leadership, accountability, and protecting your peace 

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