315. Jerks At Work: How To Deal With Difficul...

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by Ben Wise and Darren Chiu, co-founders of Captivate, to dive into the often-overlooked dynamics of B2B sales and the crucial role behavioral economics plays in this space. Many believe that B2B transactions ...  Show more

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Luke Freeman, the former global CEO of Giving What We Can, for a deep dive into the complexities of charitable giving in today's fast-paced world. As organizations compete for attention in a crowded marketplac ...  Show more

Tessa West (@tessawestnyu) is a social psychology professor at New York University and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jerks-Work-Toxic-Coworkers-About/d ...

How does it feel to work with somebody you'd rather avoid? Let's admit it: We all experience a fair share of difficult people at work. And many times, we just have to be around them whether we like it or not. However, there are a few things, that we can do to lessen their impact ...  Show more

Workplace conflict is inevitable. When people with different opinions and risk tolerances collaborate on projects or tasks, it’s normal for conflict to arise. As managers, we know all too well that conflict resolution in the workplace is vital for anyone hoping to nurture positiv ...  Show more

Is there someone you work with and wish you didn’t have to? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, an organizational psychologist and the author of Optimal Outcomes. They talk through what to do when you manage a high performer who gets on ...  Show more