EPISODE · Nov 11, 2024 · 21 MIN
Standing Your Ground: Assertive Communication with an Aggressive Boss or Interviewee
from The HR Investigations Podcast · host RPC HR
In today’s show podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and author of the boos Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership. This show is part 2 of a 2-part series and explores the dynamics of working with an aggressive boss or investigative interviewee who communicates abruptly and forcefully. Key topics: Defining the difference between being assertive, being aggressive, and passive-aggressive Examining the impact to team dynamics when a boss is behaving aggressively Understanding the root causes to aggressive and passive-aggressive behavior Reviewing key tips and techniques on how to handle an aggressive boss or an interviewee who is being difficult in an investigative interview Ivna Curi Communications expert and podcast host of Unapologetically Speaking Author of Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77
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In today’s show podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and author of the boos Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership. This show is part 2 of a 2-part series and explores the dynamics of working with an aggressive boss or investigative interviewee who communicates abruptly and forcefully. Key topics: Defining the difference between being assertive, being aggressive, and passive-aggressive Examining the impact to team dynamics when a boss is behaving aggressively Understanding the root causes to aggressive and passive-aggressive behavior Reviewing key tips and techniques on how to handle an aggressive boss or an interviewee who is being difficult in an investigative interview Ivna Curi Communications expert and podcast host of Unapologetically Speaking Author of Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here:https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77
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