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

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer sits down with Bri Williams, a behavioral strategist and author, to explore the art and science of applying behavioral economics in practical and impactful ways. The conversation dives into the common misconceptions ar ...  Show more

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Michael Manniche, founder and CEO of The Littery, to discuss a groundbreaking approach to tackling littering through behavioral economics. Michael shares his unique perspective on why traditional methods of ed ...  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