• How do I deal with annoying behaviours in our group space?
    Nov 6 2024

    "I'm losing my mind here. My coworker's constant pen-clicking is driving me up the wall. I've asked them to stop, but they say it helps them focus. I'm this close to snapping and shoving that pen somewhere unpleasant. How can I keep my cool and get some peace?" This episode's question comes from Dermot in Northern Ireland.

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    14 mins
  • How do I deal my suspicions of substance abuse in my team?
    Oct 22 2024

    "I suspect one of my team members is dealing with substance abuse issues. Their work is suffering, but they haven't disclosed any personal problems. What's my responsibility here, both as a manager and as a human being?" This episode's question comes from Mairead in Dublin.

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    14 mins
  • How can I harness office gossip positively and creatively?
    Oct 22 2024

    "I never thought I'd say this, but our office gossip queen might be our secret weapon. I've always seen Sara's chatter as a distraction, but last month, her "grapevine" caught wind of a competitor's move before our official channels did. It gave us a crucial head start. Now I'm realizing that informal networks might be as valuable as our formal ones. How can I ethically harness this power of informal communication without encouraging unprofessional behaviour?" This episode's question comes from Sophie in London.


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    14 mins
  • Perfection's Antidote (Trailer)
    Oct 22 2024

    If you have a question about something you're experiencing in the workplace and it touches on the work of managing or leading people, listen in or send in your question.

    Introducing: Perfection's Antidote. Each episode delivers 15-minutes of candid perspectives from Belinda Brummer and Dr. Tracy Kite. Join us for a refreshingly honest exploration that will challenge your thinking, broaden your leadership mindset, and remind you that great leadership isn't about being flawless—it's about being real. That's a good place to start, at least.

    - How do I balance the positives of an open-door policy without becoming overwhelmed?
    - How do I have a sensitive conversation with a colleague about body odour?
    - How do I manage an embarrassing confession?
    - How can I best take an offered opportunity to show how good I am at my work?
    - Are 'snowflake' millennials ruining our company culture and how can I stop it?
    - How can I find out why I was passed over for promotion?
    - How do I deal with a colleague who makes sexist comments?

    These are just some of the questions, submitted by listeners, we will ponder and chat about. Our aim is to provide three useful takeaways for dealing with what's at the heart of each question.

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    1 min