In times of conflict, gossip and oversharing can erode trust, damage culture, and create legal exposure under state and federal law. In this presentation, Mike Coffey will discuss how leaders can balance transparency and privacy when managing conflict.
Participants learn practical communication, emotional intelligence, and compliance strategies to protect both employees and the organization.
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and yoga teacher. He founded Imperative in 1999, a leading background investigations and due‑diligence firm serving 300+ clients nationwide, as well as private estates and family offices through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand.
Imperative is a Best Places to Work winner, the Texas Association of Business Small Business of the Year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike also hosts the Good Morning, HR podcast, sharing insights from 25+ years in HR entrepreneurship. He has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and twice named North Texas HR Professional of the Year.