<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/67628446b476491ebe5267c8a02e98e1&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/67628446b476491ebe5267c8a02e98e1-e1351e9af60a0b08.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>161.56</duration><title>Transforming Defensiveness into Productive Dialogue</title><description>In this video, I walk you through how to effectively shift an employee from defensiveness to dialogue using a structured conversation script. I highlight six crucial steps: starting with neutrality, clarifying observations, listening actively, validating emotions, redirecting to shared goals, and closing with clarity. I demonstrate these steps through a role-play scenario between a manager and an employee discussing feedback on a report. I encourage you to join our live office hours or role-play sessions to practice this approach with real scenarios. Together, we can enhance our communication skills and foster a more collaborative environment.</description></oembed>