The Topics We Avoid at Work—and How to Start Talking About Them
Nov 3, 2026 · 30 min
Money, politics, family responsibilities, age, ambition, and fear: Some of the topics that matter most to employees are the ones they feel least comfortable discussing at work. But avoiding these conversations can erode trust, undermine psychological safety, and leave leaders making decisions without crucial information. That's according to Christina Wing, a senior lecturer at Harvard Business Sch…
