Practical communication advice of the day

A bit of practical communication advice today as many of us return to the world of work and determined to stay in a more relaxed and positive post holiday state of mind.

When someone hijacks your meeting, dismisses your ideas, or gets aggressive – stay calm, set boundaries.

Leaders don’t just react, they set boundaries with calm authority.
The goal: protect your credibility, de-escalate tension, and keep the focus on solutions.

It’s not just what you say, it’s how: steady tone, relaxed shoulders, direct eye contact.

✅ “I’ll finish my point, then I’d love to hear your thoughts.”
✅ “That’s one approach—here’s another way to look at it.”
✅ “Let’s continue this when we can keep it productive.”

Calm wins in tough situations. Always. What’s your favorite response ?

Here’s a simple infographic which has some pretty useful communication tips.