I don't think you have a problem you need to solve on this directly. Be careful to present this as being a no nonsense professional who wants to solve the busin

I don't think you have a problem you need to solve on this directly. Be careful to present this as being a no nonsense professional who wants to solve the business problems that should be a mutual priority and make sure you show a little decorum (I.e. acknowledge things were said and that they are serious topics when appropriate) while redirecting conversations back on topic. Most people will respect that and gain from a person who behaves that way even if they might resent staying on topic.