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Jun 9, 2025 34 min

167. How to Have Uncomfortable Workplace Conversations

from Corporate Strategy Hosted by The Corporate Strategy Group

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. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

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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 dyna...

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167. How to Have Uncomfortable Workplace Conversations

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  1. 0:00 Death Grips and Music Recommendations
  2. 3:13 Podcast Updates and Personal Catch-Up
  3. 10:56 Workplace Hygiene Discussion
  4. 18:32 Managing Difficult Feedback
  5. 23:42 Balancing Directness and Professionalism
  6. 28:07 Episode Wrap and Next Week's Topic

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