Should Have Said
Difficult conversations become difficult because of crossed channels. Unlike machines that just upload and download data human conversations includes feelings, and identity [1] . Everyone has experienced the regret of replaying failures in difficult conversations. What can we do to get it right on the first take? Professor Liz Magill, the recently ousted president of U Penn had to face her difficult conversation on the global stage. Here is the excerpt central to her defenestration. A) ELISE STEFANIK: Ms. Magill, at Penn, does calling for the genocide of Jews violate Penn’s rules or code of conduct, yes or no? B) LIZ MAGILL: If the speech turns into conduct, it can be harassment, yes . C) ELISE STEFANIK: I am asking specifically. Calling for the genocide of Jews, does that constitute bullying or harassment? D) LIZ MAGILL: If it is directed and severe or pervasive, it is harassment. E) ELISE STEFAN