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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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Honest Conversations in Love: Open Communication, Conflict & Dating (Compilation)
Episode Description: In this special compilation episode of The Art & Science of Difficult Conversations, we’re taking a break from work conversations and turning toward the relationships that matter most outside...
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Finding Your Voice Under Pressure: Courage, Conflict & Leadership Conversations (Compilation)
Say the Hard Thing: Courageous Conversations Under Pressure
Most difficult conversations don’t fail because we don’t know what to say. They fail because fear shows up, emotions escalate, or we lose clarity under...
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How to give performance feedback (Compilation Episode)
How do you give feedback that actually builds a high-performing team? That’s the theme of our compilation episode today.
In the first segment, you’ll hear a roleplay where one of our previous guests, Jevon Gondwe,...
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How to give feedback to your boss (Part 2 with Sara and Laurel)
In part 2 of their conversation with Laurel Engbretson, Chris and Lucie are joined by Sara Firestein. This is especially fun because Sara reports directly to Laurel and together, the four of them discuss not only the...
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How to Manage Up (Part 1 with Laurel Engbretson)
This week, Chris and Lucie interview Laurel Engbretson, a VP of strategy and operations, discussing the complexities of difficult conversations in leadership. Together, they explore Laurel's journey and her journey to...
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How to Overcome Networking Anxiety (part 2 with Jack Pittas)
In part 2 of their conversation, Chris and Lucie dive even deeper into the intricacies of networking with Jack Pittas, discussing essential strategies for building connections, the importance of tracking contacts, and...
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How to overcome networking anxiety (Part 1 with Jack Pittas)
This week, Chris and Lucie talk about the art and science of networking with expert Jack Pittas. They explore the importance of networking for professionals, especially for introverts, and provide practical tips on...
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Boundaries in Leadership with Angela Barnes - Part 2 (Roleplay)
What's the difference when a leader has healthy boundaries vs when they don't?
Join us for the second part of our interview with Angela Barnes, where we will roleplay and discuss the complexities of setting boundaries...
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Kind vs. Nice: The Boundary Difference That Changes Everything - Part 1 with Angela Barnes
Episode Overview
In this insightful episode, hosts Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova welcome Angela Barnes, MBA, CFRE, to explore one of the most challenging aspects of workplace communication: setting and maintaining...
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