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How to make difficult conversations simpler (Part 1 with Travis Dalrymple)
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This week, join Lucie and Chris as they interview Travis Dalrymple, a leadership coach and former entertainer, who shares his unconventional journey through various careers. He wrote a fun leadership book...
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How to deal with overbearing parents (Part 2 with Roberta Dombrowski)
In part 2 of their interview with Roberta Dombrowski, Chris and Lucie pick her brain on how to deal with the guilt trips and the reality that sometimes these conversations happen over and over again – often pushing...
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How to set boundaries with your family (Part 1 with Roberta Dombrowski)
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In this week’s episode, Chris and Lucie get the privilege to interview Roberta Dombrowski, a coach who helps leaders function at their best. She’s also experienced in setting boundaries, both at work and in...
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Roleplay: Dealing with Inappropriate Jokes in the Workplace (Part 2)
Rachel Platt shares practical strategies for addressing disrespectful behavior, giving effective feedback, and fostering respectful workplace environments. This episode covers handling difficult conversations, timing...
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How to Navigate Disrespectful Behavior in the Workplace with Rachel Platt (Part 1)
In this conversation, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova engage with Rachel Platt, a people strategist, to explore the dynamics of difficult conversations in the workplace. They discuss the importance of addressing...
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Roleplay: Performance conversations with Peter Vinge (Part 2)
How do you tell someone they are not performing at the level you expect or need them to, without crushing them or demotivating them, and instead making them feel supported and motivated to improve?Â
Hear how Peter...
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How to Address Performance Issues with Peter Vinge (Part 1)
In this conversation, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova engage with HR consultant Peter Vinge to explore the complexities of performance conversations in leadership. They discuss the importance of clear communication, the...
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How to Create Teams that Innovate (Part 2 with Kristina Joy Carlson)
In the 2nd part of their interview with Kristina, Chris and Lucie explore the importance of fostering a culture of productive disagreement within teams. Kristina shares strategies for transforming meeting dynamics,...
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How to Create Teams that Innovate (Part 1 with Kristina Joy Carlson)
This week, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova talk with Kristina Joy Carlson, founder and author of "Outrageous Kindness."  There’s lots of talk around the idea of psychological safety. And one way that plays out in real...
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How to Fix Organizational Silos (Part 2 – with Julian Chender)
In part 2 of their conversation, Chris, Lucie, and Julian discuss the complexities of leadership and organizational design, emphasizing the importance of understanding resistance and fostering accountability. Like...
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How to fix organizational silos (Part 1 with Julian Chender)
This week, Chris and Lucie had the pleasure of chatting with Julian Chender, an expert in organizational design, to explore the difficulties of communication and structure within organizations. Julian shared his...
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Psychological Safety, Accountability & Compassionate Layoffs (Compilation)
What does leading with emotional intelligence look like in practice? That’s what we’re exploring in today’s special compilation of The Art & Science of Difficult Conversations.
You’ll hear highlights from four...
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