Perhaps the one thing in the universe that travels faster than light … is bad news.

And the one thing that can be worse than hearing bad news is delivering bad news.

Every manager has to do it at some point.

And doing it badly not only reflects poorly on you and your role as a leader, but also your organization.

Having the right blend of genuine empathy and finesse transforms good managers into strong leaders.

No matter how many times you’ve done it, delivering bad news always takes some forethought and practice.

Here are five mistakes that are sure to make your message backfire.

Source: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/delivering-bad-news/