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167. How to Have Uncomfortable Workplace Conversations
Manage episode 487769796 series 2954344
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
Join our Discord community through the link in the show notes to discuss jobs, networking, and professional development. Share the podcast with friends and colleagues, and check out our store for Corporate Strategy merchandise.
Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy
Elevator Music by Julian Avila
Promoted by MrSnooze
Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
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)
168 episodes
Manage episode 487769796 series 2954344
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
Join our Discord community through the link in the show notes to discuss jobs, networking, and professional development. Share the podcast with friends and colleagues, and check out our store for Corporate Strategy merchandise.
Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy
Elevator Music by Julian Avila
Promoted by MrSnooze
Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
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)
168 episodes
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