Why Avoiding One Hard Conversation Costs You More Than You Think and How Much It Really Costs Businesses

Brenda Neckvatal

Published on: 13/02/2026

You think you are buying time by avoiding that tough conversation. You are actually spending money, real and measurable dollars, every week you do. The longer the conversation is delayed, the more expensive it becomes, even if the cost does not show up on a balance sheet right away.