In the Media

Leadership insights from Claire Gray across podcasts, articles and media features.

Why Small Business Owners Avoid Difficult Conversations

Claire Gray

Published on: 20/04/2026

Difficult conversations are part of leadership. In this Business Builders article, I explore why we avoid them and how to approach them with more honesty, clarity, and accountability.

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Why small business owners avoid difficult conversations (and what to do about it)

Claire Gray

Published on: 26/03/2026

In this Flying Solo article, I explore why small business owners avoid difficult conversations and how leaders can handle them with more clarity and confidence.

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