246: What Managers Can Learn From Generational Differences with Vivek Iyyani

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403: How To Escape The Either/Or Trap And Make Better Decisions

You’re stuck between two options, going back and forth, trying to figure out the “right” choice. Should you hire or not? Change systems or stay the same? Restructure or keep things as they are? The more you think about it, the more stuck you feel.It’s easy to assume the answer is ...  Show more

402: The Missing Link Between Communication and Connection with Nidhi Tewari

We often think our reactions at work are about what’s happening in the moment: a frustrating colleague, a difficult conversation, or a stressful situation.But what if those reactions are actually coming from somewhere else?For many managers, moments of irritation, defensiveness, ...  Show more

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