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167. How to Have Uncomfortable Workplace Conversations

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Bruce and Clark explore the delicate challenge of addressing personal issues like hygiene and verbal habits in professional settings while maintaining respect and professional boundaries.
• A Reddit post about a manager telling an intern they smell bad while simultaneously offering them a permanent position
• How managers can deliver difficult personal feedback constructively and with appropriate timing
• The importance of directness when addressing personal issues that affect workplace dynamics
• Balancing personal expression and professionalism when it comes to speech patterns and workplace behavior
• Managing the "gray area" of workplace etiquette that falls outside of HR violations
• Handling third-party complaints about behavior you haven't personally witnessed
• The difference between warranted feedback vs. personal preferences or biases
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Chapters

1. Death Grips and Music Recommendations (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Updates and Personal Catch-Up (00:03:13)

3. Workplace Hygiene Discussion (00:10:56)

4. Managing Difficult Feedback (00:18:32)

5. Balancing Directness and Professionalism (00:23:42)

6. Episode Wrap and Next Week's Topic (00:28:07)

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